PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDER

Industry:
Engineering – Engineering Management
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site

Production & Machine Operation

  • Operate plastic injection moulding machines in accordance with approved work instructions and setup sheets
  • Assist with machine and mould setups only when trained and authorised
  • Load raw materials into hoppers and ensure correct material identification and handling
  • Remove finished components and conduct in-process visual inspections
  • Operate printing and secondary processing equipment (pad printing, hot foil, trimming, packaging, rework) as required
  • Achieve production targets, cycle times, and shift output requirements
  • Complete daily production and shift handover records accurately (manual or Shopware systems)

Quality Control

  • Identify and report moulding defects including short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burns, and contamination
  • Segregate and clearly identify non-conforming parts.
  • Follow standard work instructions and quality control procedures at all times
  • Record quality checks and production data accurately

Safety, Health & Environment

  • Comply fully with all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements
  • Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, or equipment faults immediately.
  • Perform basic machine cleaning and routine checks as instructed
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in line with 5S requirements

Equipment & Escalation

  • Do not adjust machine parameters unless authorised
  • Report mould, machine, auxiliary equipment, or process abnormalities to supervision immediately.
  • Support maintenance and setters by providing accurate fault descriptions

General

  • Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by management
  • Perform administrative tasks such as daily target sheets and usage reports

KPI’s

  • Quality (Complaints, warranties, rejects, scrap)
  • Delivery: (OEE performance, OTD)
  • Cost: Consumables
  • Morale: (Safety, Injuries, Absenteeism)
  • Housekeeping / 5S;

Key Competencies

  • Attention to detail
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Promotes continuous improvement
  • Self-motivated (Personal growth)
  • Disciplined and reliable
  • Team-player
  • Positive attitude
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Ability to operate injection moulding machines
  • Basic defect recognition
  • Accurate completion of production and quality
  • records
  • Understanding of basic quality and OHS
  • principles
  • Ability to follow standard work instructions
  • Physically fit for shop-floor work
  • Willingness to work shifts and overtime as
  • required

Qualifications

  • Matriculated with an acumen for operating Injection Moulding machines
  • Previous injection moulding or manufacturing experience advantageous
  • Shift work compulsory; Be willing to work overtime when required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced & high-pressure production environment

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