Operator - Slitting LINE

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.