About the position
A) Knowledge and Skills
Secondary Education Grade 12
Tertiary Education (including Diplomas, Certificates and Degrees)
Minimum N3 in millwright trade theory and trade tested
Experience 5 years' experience post trade test, preferably in plastics manufacturing Background in blow moulding processes
B) Competencies
Knowledge Skills
Sound understanding of drawings
Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
Have knowledge and understanding of:
o Workshop / tool room work. o Utilization of the full range of
hand and power tools (including welder, milling machine, lathe).
o Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).
o Making proper sketches for part manufacturers.
o Assigned equipment. Sound knowledge on H&S and safe
working procedures
Installation of electrical and mechanical related equipment.
Fault finding and problem solving.
Good communication skills.
Ability to act decisively and urgently.
High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Other Special Requirements
Have a general understanding of: o Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding and reheat
stretch blow moulding). o The technology applied in all processes utilized in the factory, related to
mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
C) Decision Making
Able to make good business aligned decisions whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions.
D) Accountability
Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority.
E) Communication
Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues.
Desired Skills:
- Manufacturing Practice
- Pneumatic
- Construction
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
