Mould Store Controller

Reporting to the Processing Specialist (plant-specific):

• Able to conduct all Minor services on moulds (pins and bushes, o-ring and gasket replacement, sandblasting and minor cutting edge repairs)
• Draining, Cleaning and lubricating of moulds after being run in production.
• Cleaning of vent channels of the moulds.
• Ensure moulds are stored correctly on the shelves.
• Ensure each mould gets to the production floor on time for mould change as per the production plan.
• Make sure that the mould handover between the mould store and production happens and documentation is kept.
• Ensure moulds are cleared from the production floor within 24 hours after the mould change has taken place.
• Properly maintaining service records of each mould set.
• Controlling mould spares such as O-rings and pins and bushes per mould set.
• Housekeeping of the mould store.
• Ordering of necessary tools for the mould store when necessary and liaising with the Processing Specialist. Mould consumable inventory to be kept for each mould set.
• In charge of strapping moulds and mould transport for moulds that need to be sent away for service or repairs.
• Receiving moulds back into the store from trucks or couriers and ensuring mould is in good condition.
• Actively ensuring that all moulds are serviced, cared for and maintained appropriately.
• Able to do Neck changes in the mould store prior to the relevant production runs.

• Possession of an N4 Mechanical Eng. With workshop or tool room experience
• Must have Manufacturing Maintenance experience.
• Not less than 5 years of maintenance experience in FMCG or similar production environments.
• Injection or Blow moulding maintenance experience advantageous.