Hot End Process Technologist -Springs

PFG is the leading manufacturer of float glass in Southern Africa, as well as laminated glass and mirrors. The company produces 260 000 tons of float glass products per annum, supplying into both domestic and international building and automotive industries.

Main job purpose

To ensure the optimal performance of the operations by close monitoring and resolving process related problems while improving process control by adopting technically sound practices and procedures with competent manufacturing personnel.

Main Objective

• Gather production/process data and subject this to analysis in order to establish conformance to operating and process standards.
• Perform physical tests to verify process data on a routine basis and in the event of non-conformance.
• Interpret, analyses, and test outcomes, and make appropriate recommendations for corrective action to maintain the integrity of process.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations and provide ongoing support until problems are resolved.
• Assess the causes of process problems and determine methods to avoid recurrence of such problems.

Critical job requirements

Grade 12     

National diploma or degree in Science or Engineering.

5 years’ experience in a process technology role or the Hot End environment and sound knowledge of glass making operations    

Manufacturing / Technical 

Knowledge and Skills

Float glass raw materials  

Float glass annealing

Float glass forming

Working knowledge of SAP (Production)

Implementation of innovative & effective technologies 

Manage multiple projects

Hands on involvement in the operation of business units

 PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: 2846