AICC04450 - Operator: Machine Sheetline at Adcock Ingram

Key Outputs 

Machine Operation and Setup:

• Operate two Sheetline Extruders, including machine setup, start-up, production management, and shutdown procedures.
• Perform changeovers on multiple die sizes (28”, 40”, 54”, 60”) as needed for varying production requirements, ensuring minimal downtime.

Quality Assurance and Documentation:

• Maintain sheeting product quality standards by conducting in-process sampling and quality checks per SOPs.
• Generate daily production batch documentation and records, verifying each step adheres to GMP and quality requirements.
• Accurately complete daily Oracle batch processing to record production transactions, materials, and outputs.

Compliance with Safety and GMP Standards:

• Adhere to and enforce GMP standards for pharmaceutical plastic production, following all relevant SOPs.
• Follow OHS Act safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring all team members comply with safety protocols.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

• Identify and resolve machine and product quality issues on Sheetlines, implementing solutions to optimize performance and maintain product standards.
• Control waste and scrap rates by analysing root causes and implementing corrective measures to minimize material loss.
• Perform regular cleaning of extruders and dies, conducting minor maintenance tasks to ensure consistent machine performance.

Supporting Production Processes:

• Actively participate in team tasks within the Sheeting Section, providing support where needed to meet overall production goals.
• Take on hopper-filler tasks across all extrusion sections as required, ensuring consistent material feed and smooth operation.

Waste and Efficiency Management:

• Track and reduce machine downtime through proactive problem-solving and maintenance, maintaining efficient operation within the Sheeting Section.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science.
• Technical qualification or certification in a relevant field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Engineering) advantageous.
• Basic Plastic Skills Level II Certificate (recommended).
• Basic Computer Literacy (with proficiency in SCADA and Oracle systems as a plus).

Experience:

• 3–4 years of experience in basic machine operation, preferably within the plastic manufacturing industry (extrusion, injection/blow moulding, etc.)
• Proven experience operating industrial machinery or equivalent automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• 3 months of experience working with batch documentation and production reports.