Machine Operator
Posted 10 days ago
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Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience operating production machinery in the FMCG sector.
- Operate and monitor production machines to ensure smooth running.
- Conduct basic maintenance and report any technical faults.
- Maintain production targets with consistent product quality.
- Perform routine quality control checks and inspections.
- Keep accurate records of production output and any downtime.
- Follow standard operating procedures and comply with safety and hygiene regulations.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Physically fit and able to stand for long shifts.
Lamination Machine Operator
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Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref:
321941423
Date posted:
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location:
Alberton, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Laminating Machine Operator
Location: Alrode, Gauteng
Hourly Rate: R65 per hour (probation) | R75 per hour (post-probation)
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview:
Our client, based in Alrode , is a well-established player in the plastic packaging industry. They specialise in products such as plastic liners, lid liners, bottle liners , and related materials. They are currently seeking a skilled Laminating Machine Operator to join their production team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor plastic laminating machines
- Work with materials in reel and slit form
- Ensure correct setup, calibration, and maintenance of laminating equipment
- Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues during production
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Follow production schedules and report on output and performance
- Proven experience operating a Plastic Laminating Machine is essential
- Background in plastic packaging or similar (liners, lid liners, bottle liners)
- Familiarity with handling materials in reel and slit form
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- R65 per hour during the probation period
- Increased to R75 per hour after successful completion of probation
Slitting Machine Operator
Posted 4 days ago
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- Operate Slitting Machine efficiently according to pre-defined production and waste targets.
- Produce good products that are approved by the quality department and meet the specified quality norms in the job’s specification.
- Identify problems that arise in the machine, communicate the same to the shift in charge, and get it rectified with minimum loss of productive time in coordination with the maintenance team.
- Maintain machine health, following industrial safety, food safety, and personal hygiene compliance in the work area while operating the machine.
- Accountable for maintaining daily input and output reconciliation of consumed RM and produced printed material by the end of the shift.
- Follow the rules set by plant HR for plant entry & exit and disciplinary acts.
- Encourage a clean and safe environment.
Key Performance Indicators
- Actual Production vs. set target, monitored daily and monthly. Ensure efficient & rapid make ready.
- Actual Process Waste vs. set target, ensuring finished products exceed customer expectations.
- Internal/External quality complaints found in the produced product, monitored daily and monthly.
- External quality complaints and rejections after sale within the set target norm.
- Adhere to personal and industrial safety guidelines.
- Follow QMS and Food Safety Compliance in the department while operating the machine.
- Learn and train in machine operation with the help of an assigned senior machine operator and under the guidance of the reporting manager within the set timeline, monitored monthly and quarterly.
- Maintain good relationships with the machine team and the reporting manager.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/ITI, with 2-6 years of relevant industry experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of mechanical systems.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications.
- Presentable demeanor.
- Good and clear communication skills.
Food Safety Management, Health and Safety Compliance, Machine Learning, Machinist, Quality Control.
#J-18808-LjbffrPrinting Machine Operator
Posted 4 days ago
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- Operate Gravure Printing Machine efficiently according to pre-defined production and waste targets.
- To produce good product which are approved by quality department and meet the specified quality norms in the job’s specification.
- Identify the problems if arises in the machine, communicate the same to the shift in charge and get it rectified with minimum loss of productive time in coordination with maintenance team.
- Responsible to maintain the machine health, following the set industrial safety, food safety and personal hygiene compliance in the work area while machine operation.
- Accountable to maintain daily input, output reconciliation of consumed RM and produced printed material by end of his shift.
- Responsible for following the rules set by plant HR for plant entry & exist, Disciplinary acts.
- Maintain and encourage a clean and safe environment
Key Performance Indicators
- Actual Production vs set target. To be monitored daily and monthly. Ensure Efficient & Rapid make ready.
- Actual Process Waste vs set target. Ensure finished products exceeds customer expectations.
- Internal/External quality complaint found in the produced product. To be monitored daily and monthly.
- External quality complaint and rejection after sale within the set target norm.
- Following the personal and industrial safety guidelines.
- Following the QMS and Food Safety Compliance in the department while machine operation.
- Learning and training of machine operation with help of assigned senior machine operator and under guidance of reporting manager within the set timeline. To be monitored monthly and quarterly basis.
- Maintaining good relationship with his machine team and with his reporting manager.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Printing / Mechanical/ITI, with 2-6 yrs of relevant industry experience.
Skills
- Should have Knowledge of Printing Inks/ Gravure Printing/ Mechanical.
- Should have knowledge of computer and skill to operate computer on basic applications like MS Office etc.
- Should be Presentable.
- Should have good and clear communication skill.
Machinist Health and Safety Compliance Researching Targets Quality Compliance
#J-18808-LjbffrLamination Machine Operator
Posted 28 days ago
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- Operate Lamination Machine efficiently according to pre-defined production and waste targets.
- Produce good products which are approved by the quality department and meet the specified quality norms in the job’s specification.
- Identify any technical problems that arise in the machine, communicate the same to the shift in charge, and get it rectified with minimum loss of productive time in coordination with the maintenance team.
- Responsible for maintaining machine health, following the set industrial safety, food safety, and personal hygiene compliance in the work area while machine operation.
- Accountable for maintaining daily input and output reconciliation of consumed RM and produced laminates by the end of the shift.
- Responsible for following the rules set by plant HR for plant entry & exit, and disciplinary acts.
- Maintain and encourage a clean and safe environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Actual Production vs set target, monitored daily and monthly.
- Actual Process Waste vs set target, monitored daily and monthly.
- Internal/External quality complaints found in the produced product, monitored daily and monthly.
- External quality complaints and rejection after sale within the set target norm.
- Following personal and industrial safety guidelines.
- Following QMS and Food Safety Compliance in the department while machine operation.
- Learning and training of machine operation with the help of assigned senior machine operator and under the guidance of the reporting manager within the set timeline, monitored monthly and quarterly.
- Maintaining a good relationship with the machine team and the reporting manager.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/ITI, with 2-6 years of relevant industry experience.
Skills:
- Knowledge of adhesives, other chemicals, and mechanical systems.
- Basic computer skills and ability to operate applications like MS Office.
- Presentable demeanor.
- Good and clear communication skills.
Machinist, Problem Solving, Health and Safety Compliance.
#J-18808-LjbffrPress Machine Operator
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsible for operating and maintaining machinery used in
manufacturing and assembly processes .
- Calibrating, setting up, troubleshooting
machinery. - Loading raw material and parts into
machines and unloading finished
components. - Ensuring product efficiency and
product quality. - Assisting with inventory management
by tracking materials used. - Performing routine inspections and
maintenance checks.
Requirements
- Able to read and interpret
Engineering drawing requirements; - Previous experience in
trailer/tanker/truck industry will be
an advantage; - Matric;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Willing to work overtime when
required. - Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment.
Lamination Machine Operator
Posted 21 days ago
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Job Title: Laminating Machine Operator
Location: Alrode, Gauteng
Hourly Rate: R65 per hour (probation) | R75 per hour (post-probation)
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview:
Our client, based in Alrode , is a well-established player in the plastic packaging industry. They specialise in products such as plastic liners, lid liners, bottle liners , and related materials. They are currently seeking a skilled Laminating Machine Operator to join their production team.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor plastic laminating machines
Work with materials in reel and slit form
Ensure correct setup, calibration, and maintenance of laminating equipment
Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues during production
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Follow production schedules and report on output and performance
Requirements:
Proven experience operating a Plastic Laminating Machine is essential
Background in plastic packaging or similar (liners, lid liners, bottle liners)
Familiarity with handling materials in reel and slit form
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
Remuneration:
R65 per hour during the probation period
Increased to R75 per hour after successful completion of probation
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CNC Machine Operator / Machinist
Posted 4 days ago
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We're looking for a machinist that can manage the machine shop workflow, including material sourcing, production, and quality control, with minimal guidance. Basically show up and turn metal into chips and finished parts, on time.
We're a smaller team, so it's important that everyone is self-sufficient in their role. That is why the role begins as a 90-day contract. Upon successful completion of the contract period you'll transition to a full-time employee.
Tasks- Program and Proof G-Code for Components
- Perform Typical Machine Maintenance
- Maintain Adequate On-Hand Materials and Tooling
- Coordinate Production Schedule with Engineering
- Solidworks / SolidCAM
- HAAS Dual-Spindle 30SSY CNC Lathe
- Other Misc Shop Equipment
- 2+ Years of CNC Programming & Proofing
- 2+ Years of Setting Up CNC Lathes and Mills (Tooling, Fixturing, etc.)
- 4+ Years of Operating CNC Equipment
- 4+ Years of Production QC
- Familiarity with SolidCAM / Solidworks
- Experienced in Machining Plastics (Delrin/Acetal, HDPE, etc) and Metals (Aluminum, Stainless)
Please send resumes and references to (cover letters are not necessary) along with your current phone number and/or preferred method of contact.
#J-18808-LjbffrMachine Operator - Injection Moulding
Posted 4 days ago
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Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Johannesburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
IntroductionWe are looking for a Machine Operator – Injection Moulding based at our Head Office in Denver. Create the perfect pool experience. Fluidra aims to provide a fun and inclusive work environment where our values guide our behaviour. We strive to provide the perfect pool experience, responsibly. We have a strong geographical footprint with operations in over 45 countries. In South Africa, we have a workforce of over 450 staff.
About the roleReporting to the Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operation of an Injection Moulding Machine.
- Daily operation of the Injection Moulding Machine within set quality and recovery standards
- Remove moulded parts from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications
- Pack moulded parts into relevant packaging
- Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines
- Trimming of Injection moulded parts
- Housekeeping around working area
- Report any quality defects to the Shift Supervisor
- Report any problems on machines to the Shift Supervisor
- Ensure hopper is full at machine
- From time to time do as requested from Supervisor
- Safe operation of Injection moulding Machine
- Ensuring that machinery and moulds are effectively maintained
- Complete completion of production score sheet
- Ad hoc functions within the ambit of the job function
- National Senior Certificate / Matric / Grade 12 Certificate (Completed)
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
- Working experience in an Injection Moulding Environment
- Previous experience operating an Injection Moulding Machine
- Product Knowledge
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Effective communication skills in English (Verbal and Written)
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to work shifts and overtime
- Good understanding of raw materials
- Good understanding of quality standards
- Good understanding of health and safety
Fluidra is a workplace where everyone can develop.
Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrMANUAL LATHE MACHINE OPERATOR
Posted 3 days ago
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Grinding Operation
Manual Lathe Machine Operator
- Grind external or cylindrical tapered surfaces.
- Read and interpret drawings, and blueprints.
- Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
- Collect and assemble required products.
- Determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used.
- Dress the grinding wheel according to specifications.
- Lift or hoist workpieces using a crane.
- Confirm ground workpiece has the correct specifications.
- Change worn grinding wheels or worn tip.
- Utilize prescribed measuring tools to confirm product dimensions.
- Set up automatic work-feeding device.
- Ensure use proper wheel guards on all grinding machines
- Observe machine during operation
- Examine work pieces for any defects and keep records
House keeping
- Health, Safety and Environment Follow strict safety regulations such as wearing gloves, aprons, protective masks, safety shoes etc.
- Demonstrate and promote a proactive commitment to health & safety, wellbeing and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons.
- Report any safety incidents to the safety department as per safety policies and procedures.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations, policies and protocols of the company.
- Executing instructions received from the safety department.
- Ensuring cleanliness and good housekeeping within your work area.
- Attend and participate in daily morning production meeting
- Produce according to the set standard time, daily targets and delivery dates
- Complete daily output production sheets
- Recommend innovative ways to make your work better and easier
- Cross train as backup in other areas of the manufacturing plant
- Complete any tasks that may arise as instructed by the Production manager and or Supervisor.
- Ability to work overtime when required to
- Participate in resolving breakdowns and machine maintenance
- Production changeover