Operator â Fiberline
Greys Personnel Durban
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Valid forklift licence/certification.
- Relevant manufacturing or production-related training will be advantageous.
- 1 year proven work experience in Nonwovens machinery/similar.
- Minimum 12 years experience in a manufacturing, extrusion, fibreline, plastics, or production environment.
- Experience operating production machinery and balers preferred.
- Experience working with polymer materials is advantageous.
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
Follow work instructions for start-up, running, and shutdown of the production line.Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, raw materials, and safety devices
Check emergency stops and safety devices for functionality before operation
Ensure that raw material is loaded according to the feeding procedures
Monitor the machine closely, identify wraps on the godet, and remove them.
Monitor the extrusion process to ensure consistent fibre production in a way that meets manufacturing specifications and tolerances
Operate the baler within safety standards.
Pack bales to the maximum load capacity.
Accurately book bales on AX and maintain traceability of production batches as per work instruction
General work/production as required from time to time.
Be able to load polymer with a good understanding of different grades of polymer
Be able to operate the strapping gun machine correctly
Be able to identify faults in the baler before it causes problems.
Use reasonable discretion during machine abnormal behaviour and act quickly and swiftly to report to the Supervisor and Maintenance and/or apply the emergency stop to the machine as per work instructions.
Perform routine cleaning and assist with basic maintenance tasks to prevent malfunctions and ensure optimal performance.
Conduct and record regular quality inspections at defined intervalsMonitor product quality to achieve company targets (Saleable goods >90%).
Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the extrusion process, such as fibre defects, jams, or inconsistencies.
Operate forklift safely, conduct daily checks, and comply with safety rules.
Utilise/drive forklift as required, as per safety standards, to move raw materials and fibre bales.
Always carry your equipment operator card with youReport any unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, hazards, or incidents to the safety officer or supervisor immediately.
Adhere to all health and safety procedures and protocols while operating the machine.
Participate in regular safety drills and training sessions.
Always wear prescribed personal protective equipmentEnsure walkways are free of obstruction and 5S housekeeping.
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