Technical • Setup moulds/tools on injection and blow moulding machines. • Perform mould change overs • Setup robots . • Correction of deviations from standard operating conditions . Monitoring • Monitor product cycle times • Monitor machine performance • Monitor product quality . • Report deviations from standard operating conditions to Shift Supervisor. Continuous improvement • Comprehensive handover inclusive of relevant reports to incoming setter. • Completion of job cards for all breakdowns and mould maintenance • Conduct process fault finding to optimize the process and achieve the planned cycle times • Maximize Operational Equipment Efficiencies in order to ensure that OEE targets are achieved • Manage time and work process • Coach and train others to enhance team performance COMPETENCIES • Technical ability • Sound problem and fault finding ability • Understanding of production principles • Sound knowledge of engineering plastics materials • World Class Manufacturing methodologies and technologies mindset • Must be able to work shifts and overtime QUAL AND EXPERIENCE • 5 – 7 years’ experience in a technical capacity within the plastics environment • Recognised and/or related tertiary qualification • Technical working experience with In Mould Labelling, Robot and Jigs machine setups • Working knowl of Hydraulics and Pneumatics • Working knowledge of compressors, chillers and cooling towers. sdavey@usabco.co.za