Operator operating and monitoring Entry Section equipment in a manufacturing environment, requiring a KCSE Certificate with Government Grade Test II and 2+ years machine operating experience, in a steel processing/manufacturing environment, on-site role.
Key
Responsibilities:
Operation
and Process Control
- Operate
and monitor Entry Section equipment to achieve production targets and
maintain smooth material flow.
- Verify
material identification, specifications and production schedules before
processing.
- Ensure
proper strip preparation, threading and feeding into the pickling process.
- Maintain
accurate production, welding, inspection and traceability records.
- Support
planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous
Maintenance tasks.
- Monitor
operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity
and reduce downtime
Quality
Management
- Ensure
coils are processed in accordance with quality standards and production
requirements.
- Conduct
routine inspections and escalate material or process non-conformities.
- Maintain
product traceability through accurate operational documentation.
- Participate
in RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives
Safety,
Health, Environment & Housekeeping
- Comply
with all HSEQ requirements, SOPs, Permit-to-Work and LOTOTO requirements.
- Identify,
report and address unsafe conditions, hazards and near misses.
- Ensure
proper use of PPE and safe material handling practices.
- Participate
in safety inspections, emergency drills and safety improvement
initiatives.
- Maintain
housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S.
Continuous
Improvement
- Participate
in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Support
productivity, quality and equipment reliability improvements.
- Contribute
ideas that improve safety, efficiency and operational performance
Qualifications:
Minimum
Qualifications
- KCSE
Certificate.
- Government
Grade Test II in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate
or equivalent technical qualification
Added
Advantage
- Certificate
in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering or
Industrial Plant Operations.
- Knowledge
of Pickling Line Operations.
- Knowledge
of strip welding and coil handling operations.
- Training
in 6S, TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
Experience:
- Minimum
2 years’ machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
(recommended correction)
- At
least 1 year experience in Pickling Line operations, steel processing or
similar production operations.
- Experience
in a steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added
advantage.
Key
Competence:
- Pickling
Line Entry Section operation.
- Coil
handling and strip welding.
- Production
planning and process control.
- Equipment
care and Autonomous Maintenance.
- Quality
inspection and defect identification.
- TPM
and Continuous Improvement awareness.
- Strong
troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Effective
communication and teamwork.
