Production Process Technician

Recruiter:

Pronel Personnel

Job Ref:

2777441721

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a skilled and hands-on Production Process Technician to join their manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, process-engineering capability, and proven experience within a manufacturing environment—particularly in plastics, rubber, or silicone injection/extrusion.

Minimum Requirements

Trade Test or Engineering Diploma
Experience in plastic, rubber, or silicone injection/extrusion
Strong process engineering background
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Key Attributes
Proven team management and leadership skills
Strong communication abilities with the capability to liaise effectively across departments
A proactive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
Ability to self-prioritise tasks to maximise production output
Strong technical problem-solving skills
Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement improved ways of working

Key Performance Areas

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
Provide technical oversight to supervisors and setters to ensure safe and proper use of production equipment.
Lead troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives on various injection moulding equipment.
Diagnose and resolve machine and setting issues across equipment such as:
Plasma cutting
HPDC
Plastic injection
CNC setting & programming
Rubber injection
Liquid silicone injection
Ensure dies and machines are set correctly to maximise production efficiency.
Liaise with the toolroom to ensure dies are maintained, serviced, and production-ready; conduct basic tool maintenance where required.
Maintain equipment to ensure optimal product quality.
Train, support, and mentor setters and supervisors.
Provide feedback and improvement suggestions to production, toolroom, and maintenance teams.
Review and optimise processes continuously.
Develop or improve jigging to enhance product quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Note: Based in Pietermaritzburg.

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