Technologist Trainee- Production

Job Title - Technologist Trainee- Production

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate processes, documentation, and reporting of changes and inspections.
•  Maintain an effective Quality Assurance system in the CNC machine shop.
• Monitor and ensure timely Route Card movement aligned with material processing.
• Ensure proper utilization, availability, and maintenance of machines and measuring equipment; troubleshoot CNC and related equipment issues.
• Communicate requirements for consumables to engineers and ensure timely procurement.
• Oversee proper machining of all products to meet specifications.
• Train and coach casual workers to required competency levels.
• Contribute to product development initiatives.
• Uphold strict adherence to the Business Code of Conduct.
• Support continual improvement projects, including LEAN management systems.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks such as lubrication, cleaning, and machine upkeep.
• Understand, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs and operations.
• Inspect finished parts against specifications to maintain production standards.
• Record production data, maintain logs, and report deviations or defects.
• Follow workplace safety protocols and ensure safe machine operations.
• Hands-on experience in CNC operations and maintenance activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, assembly, and quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming fundamentals (G-codes and M-codes).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Competence in preparing machines by installing tools, fixtures, and materials.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as vernier-calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and related equipment.

Skills & Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical thinking & problem solving, understanding ability.
• Result oriented
• Innovative.
• Human relations and influencing:
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Application of knowledge & experience

Health and Safety awareness for a Manufacturing environment:

• Assessment of Hazards and identification of Critical Elements.
• Participate in Planned workplace inspections, Risk Assessment, near miss & Accident reporting.
• Encouraging safe behavior in the peer group.
• Undertaking periodic training in safe work practices, system requirements to operating colleague and, where necessary, re-training.