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Port Elizabeth: Utility 2 Operator posted by West Coast Personnel

Port Elizabeth: Utility 2 Operator posted by West Coast Personnel

Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Job Summary

If you’re technically savvy, thrive in a fast-paced, automated environment, and know your way around hi-tech machinery, this could be your next career move.  To ensure excellent service to both internal and external customers by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of advanced production machinery to produce quality products efficiently and safely.
Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • N4 or equivalent trade qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an automated manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to operate and maintain high-tech machinery
  • Strong understanding of production processes and QMS systems

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up, operate, and maintain automatic machinery (e.g., Plate Enveloping, COS, Shorts Testing, TTP Welding, Heat Sealing, Leak Testing, and Date Coding machines)
  • Ensure correct tooling, moulds, and heads are in place for each production shift
  • Troubleshoot and correct any issues impacting production rate or product quality
  • Keep all machinery clean and in safe working order
  • Monitor extraction and cooling water systems to ensure consistent operation
  • Deliver consistent, high-quality output in line with customer and company standards
  • Immediately halt production and investigate if quality issues arise – correct and prevent recurrence
  • Maintain accurate records, including production logs, SPC data, and attribute charts
  • Ensure all relevant job cards and permits are completed prior to maintenance tasks (including hot work, elevated work, and vessel entry permits)
  • Adhere to safety, housekeeping, and quality requirements per company standards
  • Communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, peers, and management
  • Participate in safety audits and support continuous improvement efforts
  • Assist other departments when required

Knowledge & Skills Required:

  • In-depth technical knowledge of manufacturing machinery and processes
  • Familiarity with OSH Act regulations
  • Understanding of internal company processes and system
  • Assertive and confident
  • Analytical and systematic thinker
  • Adaptable, resilient, and flexible
  • Customer-oriented and quality-driven

To Apply:
Submit your updated CV, Matric certificate, and trade qualification.
If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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