Machine Operator - Armourplate at PG Group

Main job purpose

• Operating the double glazing machine (SIGU), ensuring that production and quality targets are met.

Main Objective

• Read and measure incoming glass accurately with a tape measure
• Inspect all incoming glass for irregular breaks, scratches and uneven edges
• Review process instructions as per job card and drawings
• Perform routine maintenance on every machine used in the double glazing process
• Start machine to verify setups and adjust machine controls to alter alignment as per glass specifications
• Ensure the water tanks are clean and contain warm water for better cleaning of the glass in the washing machine
• Operating the desiccant machine
• Ensure the right spacer is used according to the customer product design specifications
• Ensure glasses are paired with their partners before building the SIGU
• Build SIG unit according to the customer product design specifications and SIG standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Ensure that no glass is built without job card and customer product specifications.
• Insert both primary and secondary seals on the unit as per information on the job card
• Read and fill out proper documentation (hard copies and electronically)
• Observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Maintain daily production record such as quantity, dimensions, square meters, cubic meters and material type by means of a standardised production sheet
• Scan and confirm every good glass before sending to the next station and scrap rejected glass in order to make replacement.
• Work according to the SIGU standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Sign off job card after completing the job
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized area at all times.
• Build glass according to daily production plan received from the supervisor
• Ensure that every glass moving to the next station is properly labelled and accompanied by the right job card and drawings
• Helping out with other production/operations duties depending on glass production requirements

Critical job requirements

Qualification(s)

• Grade 12

Attributes

• Self motivating and independent starter
• Ability to work under pressure
• High energy to work in a fast pace environment
• Mobility – ability to travel to work
• Complete today’s work today
• Deadline Driven and planning ability

Skills

• High sense of emergency
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to read, understand and interpret 2D drawings
• Proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment
• Basic understanding of the mechanical/electrical operating system of a glass toughening furnace

Experience

• 1 year glass processing experience
• SAP