Setter

SUMMARY:
Our client specializes in the manufacture of packaging for the personal care, household, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage markets, focusing on bespoke ...

POSITION INFO:
Job Role: MB50 Setter 

Location: Western Cape - Philippi


Knowledge and Skills
Secondary Education Grade 12
Tertiary Education (including Diplomas Certificates and Degrees)
Minimum N2 in Tool, Jig & Die trade theory and Trade Tested - Red Seal , preferable
Experience 5 years’ relevant setting experience
Clear criminal record

Competencies
Knowledge Skills

• Sound understanding of drawings
• Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
• Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures
• Installation of parts & related equipment
• Fault finding and problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Ability to act decisively and urgently
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

• Independently develop maintenance plans and check lists (teamwork as needed)
• Ensure maintenance is done at required intervals according to the plans
• By yourself
• By service suppliers as agreed by Maintenance Manager &
• Production Manager
• Document maintenance according to the plans
• Spares
• Identify spares needed for assigned equipment
• In general
• As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks
• Machine Setting
• Optimization of the production process, setting the machine for optimal performance and cycle time
• Ensure that the process integrity is optimal for each run, if not amend and record new process setting
• Document settings as per standard practice at the facility Management
• Liaise with Maintenance Manager & Production Manager (in charge) to ensure machine availability vs. major maintenance intervals
• Have an overview what needs to be done and report to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
• Give completion dates and fulfill tasks required by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager
• Ensure sound relationships and communication with internal work-related staff 
• (QC, Production, etc.) and external (Bowler Plastics Toolroom, Technical department, suppliers, etc.)
• Strive for improvement, research and make suggestions
• Administration (job)
• Log jobs performed
• Analyze Defect Register together with Maintenance Manager & Production
• Manager to improve production result
• Contact external suppliers as agreed with Maintenance Manager & Production
• Manager to assist in solving problems (quotes on service, spare parts, etc.)
• Spares
• have an overview of existing stock for equipment
• Spare part analysis (= keep stock vs. source at breakdown)
• Likelihood of wear/breakage vs. cost vs. delivery time
• Report parts needed to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown
• Assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager in ordering process (e.g. prepare documents, follow up on orders
• Plan for the year ahead, assist Maintenance Manager & Production Manager with work on budget for maintenance

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to Health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness assigned machines and areas)
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues
• Report any accidents, incidents and near misses
• Quality
• Apply the company’s quality principles and standards
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Food Safety System Certification (FSSC)
• Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System)
• Self-Development, Growth and Training
• Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses, if any that hinders the fulfilment of your objectives
• Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self development and the development of the company
• Keep contact to your key suppliers and discuss with them
• Read operator manuals of machines
• Read literature that has to do with your position (e.g. on the internet, Google, etc.)
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Self-Management
• Leadership and interpersonal relations
• Product and service quality