Production Technician

Our client in the Agricultural Industry, requires the services of a Production Technician with practical and hands-on abilities.

Key performance areas

• Responsible for coordinating and managing production line changeovers efficiently
• Perform tool changes and set-ups on all manufacturing equipment – ensure procedures are also performed correctly and effectively by all extrusion staff
• Responsible for the optimum utilization of the machines and manufacturing processes to ensure the best possible Performance, Availability and Scrap percentages (OEE)
• Responsible for optimum setup of feeders, drillers, coilers and training of supervisors on fine adjustments
• Order and parameter specifications inputs on MES in the factory
• Assist with planning and scheduling of production orders
• Assist with breakdowns and technical repairs of lines and ensure that equipment is in good working order
• Assist with maintenance and Lean projects and installations
• Responsible for line wear parts replacement stock keeping and replenishment (e.g. rollers, tools, rings, etc.)

The successful candidate must have

• Matric and a N4 Electrical/ Electronic Artisan/ Millwright or Red Seal qualification
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in management of production processes
• Must have experience in a fast moving production environment
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Ability to apply logic to fault finding and problem solving
• Must have good numeracy and administration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must be accurate and pay great attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to provide after hour support for the factory, production line and perform standby duties for breakdowns
• Must have a driver’s licence with own reliable transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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To be discussed during the interview process.

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Recruiter: Justene Anthony

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