Mould Technician at Unique Personnel

JOB PURPOSE:

• Designs, maintains, improves and records design of new/existing moulds.

JOB FUNCTION:

Compliance:

• Maintains quality management system in accordance with the company's quality policy and objectives. Product innovations and waste reduction innovations are loaded on Sheqsys. Technical specifications, markings and drawings are maintained as per departmental procedure.

Design new moulds:

• Liaises with Drawing Office to generate technical drawings for machining and assembly. Obtains quotations and place orders. Builds and tests mould for ergonomics and functionality. Casts items and evaluate products. Corrects defects and implement improvements.

Documentation of Moulds:

• Identifies moulds active in production. Marks moulds with relevant asset numbers. Captures critical dimensions and configurations to confirm traceability.

Materials and technology:

• Researches mould materials and making techniques. Evaluates use of possible materials, documents and presents findings.

Repair of Hand Cast Moulds:

• Identifies moulds in need of repair and generates necessary repair plan. Generates required details for verification after repair. Communicates repair procedure with external machine shop. Manages the machine shop to ensure repair is executed correctly within cost and time allocation.

Safety:

• Safety management of MPE is adhered to. Evaluates equipment and production methods to improve safety. Site related safety issues are noted and dealt with or escalated to relevant parties.

Inherent Requirements    
QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric, Trade Certificate (Fitter)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a rubber production environment
• Proficient with design and manufacturing of moulds used for pressing and curing rubber products
• Expert level on fabricating and modifying moulds for pressing and curing rubber products
• Follows up, quality orientated, problem solver, collaborative, innovative, good judgement, communication, planning and organising skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)