PVC Technical Head, Building Materials (Malaysia)
Job Position: PVC Technical Head
Job Location: Malaysia
Job Description:
Jobs in a PVC extrusion plant involve various roles focused on the manufacturing process, quality control, maintenance, and overall production management.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- Extrusion Machine Operator/Technician
- Machine Setup and Operation: Setting up extrusion lines for production, including installing dies and configuring machine controls (temperature, pressure, screw speed, vacuum).
- Monitoring Production: Continuously monitoring the process to ensure smooth operation, correct material shaping, and consistent quality.
- Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving operational issues such as uneven output, material jams, or equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Quality Control: Performing regular visual and dimensional quality checks on products (e.g., using calipers/micrometers) to ensure they meet specifications and recording quality data.
- Material Handling: Loading raw PVC pellets/materials into hoppers and ensuring a steady supply of materials to the machine.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of machine settings, production output, and quality control data.
- Safety and Maintenance: Adhering to safety guidelines, performing routine cleaning of the machine, dies, and work area, and conducting minor maintenance or reporting equipment issues.
- Production Supervisor/Lead Operator
- Supervises the daily activities of the production unit, often overseeing multiple lines.
- Team Management: Managing and coordinating the work of operators and assistants on the shift.
- Scheduling: Overseeing production schedules and ensuring efficiency targets are met.
- Training: Training new employees on processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Problem Solving: Assisting operators with complex troubleshooting and decision-making regarding product quality or process improvements.
- Material Handler
- Responsible for the movement and management of materials within the plant.
- Inventory Management: Maintaining inventory of raw materials and finished products.
- Logistics: Operating forklifts or other lifting equipment to move materials to and from storage and production lines.
- Mixing: Weighing and mixing specific resins, colorants, and chemicals according to formulation cards.
- Organization: Keeping storage and production areas clean and organized.
- Maintenance Technician/Mechanic:
- Ensures all machinery and equipment are in safe and efficient working condition.
- Repairs: Performing routine and emergency repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
- Preventive Maintenance: Implementing and conducting preventive maintenance programs to prevent breakdowns.
- Installation: Installing new machines or equipment components when necessary.
- Quality Control (QC) Inspector/Technician
- Focuses specifically on ensuring products meet required standards.
- Inspections: Inspecting manufactured products for defects (visual and instrumental checks).
- Testing: Conducting tests on product samples to verify quality and performance.
- Documentation and Reporting: Documenting inspection results and reporting any quality issues to management or the production team.
- Process/Manufacturing Engineer (Formulation)
- Involved in the design and optimization of the manufacturing process.
- Process Optimization: Developing and improving stable and capable extrusion processes.
- R&D Support: Assisting with research and development of new products or materials.
- Technical Support: Providing technical guidance and support to production teams on complex problems.
Job Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in PVC Industry