Operator – Slitting LINE Job Safal Group
Engineering Jobs. Safal Group Jobs. Operator – Slitting Line operating and monitoring the Slitting Line, requiring a KCSE Certificate with 3+ years machine operating experience and 1+ year on steel processing equipment, in a steel processing/manufacturing environment, on-site role.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Process Control
- Operate and monitor the Slitting Line to achieve production targets while ensuring product quality and equipment reliability.
- Prepare and set up tooling and equipment in accordance with production requirements.
- Monitor production parameters and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.
- Maintain accurate production, quality and traceability records.
- Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
- Monitor operational performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
Quality Management
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and established quality standards.
- Conduct routine quality checks and escalate non-conformities for corrective action.
- Maintain product traceability and support quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA and continuous improvement activities.
Safety, Health, Environment & Housekeeping
- Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, policies and procedures.
- Adhere to LOTOTO, Permit-to-Work and safe work practices.
- Identify, report and address unsafe conditions and near misses.
- Participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks and emergency response activities.
- Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S principles.
Continuous Improvement
- Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Support achievement of productivity, yield, quality and cost targets.
- Contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and equipment reliability.
Requirements
Minimum academic qualification:
- KCSE Certificate
- Government Grade Test III in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate, or equivalent technical qualification.
Added advantage:
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related field.
- Knowledge of Steel Processing Operations.
- Training in 6S, Autonomous Maintenance and TPM.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
Experience required:
- Minimum three (3) years’ machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least one (1) year operating a Slitting Line, Cut-to-Length Line, Roll Forming Line or equivalent steel processing equipment.
- Experience in steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
Additional Work Requirements
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
- Physically fit to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required PPE.
- Ability to safely handle production equipment and tooling.
- Commitment to achieving safety, quality, productivity and reliability targets.
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