Setter

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Ensuring that machines continue to produce good parts and minimize stoppages. Set and optimize injection moulding machine to ensure uninterrupted, efficient production of quality products. Setting and optimizing robotic assembly and processes, ensuring grippers are maintained.

Duties include

• Start and re-start machines and auxiliaries adhering to order of production schedule
• Set and optimization of moulding machines and any auxiliaries. This includes new moulds or products.
• At all times care must be taken not to damage moulds or equipment.
• Complete relevant documentation as required by quality system.
• Inspect and or measure work pieces for defects, to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules or other measuring instruments.
• Clean moulding machines after set-up and remove all grease marks on entire machine.
• Store all nuts and bolts etc., in correct place.
• When mould is removed it must be cleaned and checked for defects.
• Report all defects or service requirements.
• Before locating a mould, ensure machine platens are clean and there are no water leaks.
• Ensure mould changes are carried out fast and effective.
• Training of new and existing staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Advanced Injection moulding course – Plastics SA
• 3 years plastic injection moulding
• Computer literacy on MS Office
• Experience within Automotive Industry would be advantageous