Manufacturing Technician (Equity)

3 shift system

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of Grade 12 and a recognised Toolmaker Trade

Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or an automotive supplier

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering highly advantageous

Comfortable with interpreting technical drawings, tolerances and manufacturing of jigs, fixtures and press tooling

Specific knowledge with G, D and T highly advantageous

Self-motivated and self driven with good communication skills

Ability to work without constant supervision

Ability to fault find on the line / problem solving skills

Key Performance Areas:
Assist Manufacturing Engineers with all aspects of new projects and in doing so develop the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to function with limited or no supervision

Formulate both medium and long-term corrective actions and immediate action plans to resolve problems effectively when such arise

Supervise contractor’s work, ensuring adherence to all relevant safety requirements/standards

Set- up of new process tooling and manufacture off- tool and PPAP samples and submit to quality division for PPAP preparation

Program will stay with Technician, need to ensure that tooling is maintained and breakdowns are kept toa minimum

Liaise with relevant Manufacturing Engineers regarding the introduction of any improved production methods and ensure know how is transferred into existing products

Manufacture of prototype samples to drawing

Qualifications

Prefered Skills