Mould Repair Technician at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Operate conventional milling machine, grinding machine, lathe
• Perform mould repairs and maintenance per quality system requirements 
• Assure that the quality of the parts being moulded meet part specifications including part drawing, and cosmetic specification. 
• Follow all safety requirements and ensure all safety devises in mould room are operational. Shut down, lock out equipment and inform supervisor if safety device is found defective. 
• To perform and carry out Preventative Maintenance tasks according to schedules and procedures.
• Report all potential machine problems and malfunction of equipment in order to reduce unnecessary breakdowns.
• To record the spares usage during all P/M and servicing of mould to promote better cost control and future planning.
• To adopt and propagate a positive approach towards P/M and to understand and appreciate the advantage thereof.
• To work in conjunction with Production Staff and Process tech's to ensure optimum machine performance and eliminate unnecessary stoppages or breakdowns.
• Assist and educate, where possible, the correct handling and approach towards machine and equipment.
• To be familiar with all laid down quality standards and the maintaining thereof.
• To repair mould breakdowns as speedily as possible without sacrificing good craftsmanship or safety.
• Participate in all projects concerned with refurbishing, upgrade or installation of new or secondhand moulds, machinery or equipment as and when required.
• Strive to find new ideas or improve methods to increase production output or be more cost effective.
• To maintain proper communication and progress of outstanding workloads.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a technical field, preferably within injection, stretch or blow moulding
• Preferred qualified Toolmaker trade
• Good English skills, written and oral local langague skills are required
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills