Key Purpose Statement 

The Technical Operator is responsible for operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of destructive and non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of autonomous maintenance. The technical operator has a primary focus on the quality control activities of the team. This role reports to  Shift Team Leader.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Operating and Process Control

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation.
• Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
• Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions, and following the maintenance schedule.
• Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks

Quality Control and Analysis

• Carrying out quality checks and analysis as per the quality procedures
• Calibrating required quality control equipment according to work instruction and requesting assistance from the core lab where required
• Conducting trends analysis on quality data to identify problems and opportunities timeously.

Continuous Improvement

• Using run / control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities.

Skills, Experience & Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an FMCG, bottling or food processing plant.
• Computer and technical skills.