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Production Technician

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: CPT006396/H

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Employer: Persona Staff

Our client is seeking a Production Technician to join their team. This role requires someone that has experience in the manufacturing industry and has strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities:

Perform efficient and correct production line set-ups and changeovers.
Execute tool changes and machine configurations across all extrusion equipment, ensure procedures are also performed correctly and effectively by all extrusion staff.
Responsible for the optimum utilization of the machines and manufacturing processes to ensure the best possible performance, availability and scrap percentages (OEE)
Responsible for optimum setup of feeders, drillers, coilers and training of supervisors on fine adjustments.
Order and parameter specifications inputs on MES in the factory.
Assist with planning and scheduling of production orders.
Assist with breakdowns and technical repairs of lines and ensure that equipment is in good working order.
Assist with maintenance and lean projects and installations.
Responsible for line wear parts replacement stock keeping and replenishment (e.g. rollers, tools, rings, etc.)

Requirements:

Matric certificate.
Red seal certificate.
Millwright / Electrical education.
5+ years in a similar role / manufacturing environment.
An understanding of production processes and mechanical systems.
ERP system experience.
Practical, hands-on ability
Critical thinking skills and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent numeracy skills and computer literacy.
Must have good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
Ability to work independently.
Drivers license.
Provide after-hour support for the factory when required.
Willing to be on standby for all production/technical problems.
Ability to apply logic to fault finding and problem solving.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to hannah@personastaff.co.za

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.

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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job