Rubber Mould Technician

SUMMARY:
The Rubber Technician is required to: Design, improve, set and manage the rubber moulds.

POSITION INFO:

Join an organisation that still operates fully during the different Lockdown Levels. This organisation is part of the essential services category within the mining sector.

Purpose of the role:

The Rubber Technician is required to:

Design, improve, set and manage the  rubber moulds.

Characteristics:

• Quality orientated
• Problem solver
• Collaborative
• Innovative
• Good judgement
• Communication
• Planning and organising skills

Top non-negotiables:

• Trade qualification is compulsory
• Rubber Mould and not Plastic Mould experience
• Rubber production environment experience
• Design and manufacturer of moulds used for pressing and curing rubber products
• Fabricating and modifying moulds
• At least 4 years experience withn the profession

Main duties:

Moulding Designs:

• Generate mould concepts/designs, communicate and transfer mould concepts to the Drawing Office/Projects Team for detailing

Moulding Scheduling:

• Create a detailed Mould Scheduling Plan on a weekly and monthly basis
• Confirm that mould are available on time as per the Mould Scheduling Plan and continually reduce down time due to mould unavailability

Moulding Setting:

• Set moulds on time as per the Mould Scheduling Plan, design / specify inserts required to satisfy the Mould Scheduling Plan

Mould Repair:

• Implement a system to evaluate and document the condition of all moulds and tooling as required
• Confirm moulds are serviceable either by in-house repair work or external contracting as required

Mould Improvement:

• Continually develop mould tooling to reduce cost and improve production efficiency

Mould Management:

• Identify, mark, review, condition and store moulds for all new and unmarked moulds
• Keep up to date mould records that includes mould number, description, condition and location
• Where required, ensure that moulds and tooling are stored in protective containers

 

 

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