Slitter Operator (Plastics) - Durban

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POSITION INFO:

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for Slitter Operators for a plastics company in the manufacturing sector. Applicants ideally from FMCG, plastics, steel, automotive or similar industries, based in eThekwini, Durban Kwazulu Natal. This is a permanent position, salary includes benefits, medical aid and provident fund contributions, funeral, disability cover, 13th cheque and overtime as and when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating in a plastic extrusion operation
• Grade 12 / Matric – Compulsory
• Clear Criminal Record
• Certificate or Diploma Plastic Manufacturing / Extrusion Operations / N6 Electrical / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering advantageous
• Located in the eThekwini area - Hammersdale, Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg, Hillcrest
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to be self-directed and multitask
• Ability to follow directions
• Timeliness
• Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane license and operate a forklift and overhead crane
• Must be prepared to work shifts.
• Work overtime on request
• Good Timekeeping and attendance are essential.

Key Competencies:

 To report machine fault immediately to SIC.
 Continuous monitoring of machine parameters and quality of product.
 To follow and execute the various instructions given by the superiors based on time to time requirement related to operations
 Perform to quality, waste, and production standards and goals
 Meet the highest of quality standards
 Report production accurately and timely including waste, WIP, time codes, raw materials, etc.
 Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations
 Maintain basic condition of machinery and report deviations to supervisor to include in abnormality list.
 Ability to be self-managed and multi-task
 Ability to communicate well with others
 Ability to follow instructions
 Accuracy and attention to detail

Duties:

• Set-up execute relevant safety, quality, site rules, training, as per SOP.
• Conducts proper shift handovers at each shift change
• Feed raw material as per plan.
• Complete all relevant logbook and checklist as per schedule on shift basis
• Cut trim rolls and store in safe manner.
• Start-up and set-up machine under supervisor instruction.
• Initiate at least one Kaizen per month
• Maintain 5S of machine and work area
• Take lawful instruction from Supervisor
• Ensure troubleshooting of machine/quality.