PET Process Technician Philippi

1. POSITION DETAIL:

Ensure production equipment is in good operating conditions and well maintained. Ensure correct setting of machine. Do fault analysis in case of malfunction or rejects.

Position PET Process Technician

2. POSITION DESCRIPTION

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position (please provide a short description under each heading/output)

Technical

Identify, report and rectify all technical areas of concern on assigned production equipment (machines, moulds, etc.)

Have an in-depth understanding of o Product and its quality criteria

Process (material feeding and drying, injection moulding, reheat stretch blow moulding and injection blow moulding)

In Depth knowledge of all equipment, detailed for assigned equipment

Mould installation o Technical principles and drawings (e.g. assemblies and spare part finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric)

Fault analysis and problem solving o Independently do fault analysis and problem solving in case of (teamwork as needed)

Product quality, processing issues Mould issues machine malfunction (mechanic / hydraulic / pneumatic / electric)

Recognize and report problems to Maintenance Manager & Production

Manager on other than the assigned equipment

Maintenance

Independently develop maintenance plans and check lists (teamwork as needed)

Ensure maintenance is done at required intervals according to the plan

Collaborate with quality teams to uphold high-quality standards across all operations.

By yourself By service suppliers as agreed by Maintenance Manager & Production Manager Document maintenance according to the plans

Spares o Identify spares needed for assigned equipment

In general As a preventative measure identified during maintenance checks

Machine Setting

Independently develop machine settings (teamwork as needed)

Set and check that machines are correctly set for each run

document settings and setting adjustments centrally

If needed (for fault finding, etc.) the technician is allowed to temporarily run the machine with bridged safety switch, while present at the machine. He must be aware of the risk that comes with such action and it is his responsibility to ensure he does not get himself or others into dangerous situations. He must ensure he takes the right precautions (e.g. know the movements of the machine;

special PPE like face shield, etc.) for such actions. He is also responsible for ensuring that nobody else (e.g. packer) gets close to or into the unsafe area of such machine.

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

Analyse 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 o have an overview of existing stock for equipment o Spare part analysis (= keep stock vs. source at breakdown)

Likelihood of wear/breakage vs. cost vs. delivery time o report parts needed to Maintenance Manager & Production Manager and

assist in decision to have on stock or source at breakdown Health and Safety

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 of assigned machines and areas

Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues

Report any accidents, incidents and near misses Food (Product) Safety

Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should: o Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards o Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager o Comply…