Operator Job in Kenya - Safal Group

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
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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.

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