Pinetown: Mould Store Controller posted by RPO Recruitment

March 10, 2026 Jobs in Durban Area

Job Description

About the Role

A well-established FMCG manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Mould Store Controller to ensure mould availability, reliability, and compliance with production requirements. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our mould store and supporting production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform minor mould servicing, including replacement of pins, bushes, O-rings, gaskets, sandblasting, and minor repairs.
Clean, drain, lubricate, and service moulds after production runs, including vent channel cleaning.
Ensure correct storage of moulds and timely delivery to and removal from the production floor as per the production plan.
Manage mould handovers between the mould store and production, ensuring accurate documentation.
Maintain detailed service, maintenance, and condition records for each mould set.
Control mould spares, consumables, and tooling inventory related to each mould set.
Coordinate mould transport, strapping, off-site servicing, and receipt of moulds, ensuring condition checks.
Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure moulds are cared for and maintained to required standards.

Requirements

N4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering with workshop or toolroom experience. Proven manufacturing maintenance experience. Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in an FMCG or similar production environment. Injection moulding or blow moulding maintenance experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: negotiable.

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