TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Injection Moulding Machine Setter

Pollock and Associates

Job Description

You will be responsible for coordinating shift-based production activities, ensuring machines, processes, and personnel operate efficiently to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.

The role focuses on process optimisation, compliance with QMS and EMS standards, and maintaining safe, stable production performance.

This position has the authority to halt production when quality or procedural standards are compromised, ensuring adherence to customer and company requirements in a plastics manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements
  • Level 4 Plastics Federation Injection Machine Setting Certificate.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in injection moulding machine setting and process optimisation.
  • Prior exposure to plastics manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated shift supervisory capability and ability to direct production resources.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
  • Experience supporting operator training and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems, production KPIs, and manufacturing documentation.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R13,137/month
R9,711 to R22,577/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
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Common Technologies
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