Dry Pressing Tile Specialist

Key Responsibilities: Improving SACMI and SITI B&T tile presses, driers, glaze lines, kilns and selection equipment dry pressed tile driers and glaze lines area equipment availability and reliability to a level that supports the factory in producing KPI target square meters of product in a 24-hour cycle. Conduct tests on dry pressed tile biscuits and fired tiles, ensuring yields of >95% is attained. Prepare and perform quality assurance on glossy glazes for ceramic tiles. Assessing and improving on process controls to ensure production of 95% first grade. Performing periodic random process control checks to assess the integrity of production controls. Coaching and training of process controllers as well as technical staff in the process parameter setup of ceramic and porcelain tile presses, glaze line application and handling equipment to achieve: Correct die box machining and installation. Filling adjustment optimisation to avoid any planarity and sizing defects originating from the pressing process. The centralising and deliberate calculated decentralising of punches to ensure defect-free product edges. Setup of press input control parameters to ensure the forming of biscuit with the required green and dry modulus of rupture. The checking and subsequent adjustments to achieve a homogenous apparent density in the green tile. The correct charge in all accumulators. Setup of Grouper, Spacer and Tile Accumulator equipment. Perform electronic upgrades on equipment and training on new upgrades. Safe operating procedures training on all relevant equipment. Implementing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program in the department. Housekeeping and Health & Safety. Requirements: Must have 10 years of experience on Italian-designed ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturing equipment, namely: SACMI SITI B&T SYSTEM Ceramics KEDA Must have 10 years of experience in preparing and producing ceramic and porcelain spray-dried clay. Must have 10 years of experience in preparing and producing high-gloss ceramic and porcelain tile glaze. Demonstrate high levels of understanding of the ceramic and porcelain tile making process, and be able to diagnose the source of ceramic and porcelain tile defects. Deep understanding of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) of SANS1449:2012 and ISO13006:2018 ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturing standards process, and setup and control manufacturing equipment to produce products according to standards. Ability to teach peers and subordinates to manage the ceramic and porcelain tile-making process. Be in a position of a mechanical or process engineer or similar qualification, or demonstrate during the interview process expert knowledge of the equipment listed above and a deep understanding of the ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturing process. Being able to communicate effectively and have good interpersonal skills. Have a hands-on approach and pride in work performed. Have the ability to develop and implement systems to control the ceramic or tile making process. A positive attitude, willing to work long hours and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Location: Vereeniging, ZA

Posted Date: 6/14/2025