Production Operator – Assembly

Job Description

• Competently perform machine operation functions.
• Test the machine before main work begins to be sure that it’s in good condition for production
• Competently Perform daily equipment autonomous maintenance activities: - Daily cleaning, checking, lubricating and tightening to prevent deterioration. Record the results of daily inspections in the provided machine check sheets.
• Account for your Shift production by ensuring that all products are weighed and properly recorded. During local/fine points production, 45k or 75% of the machine’s target should be packed.
• Timely/real time updating of the PDS (Production data sheet) to ensure accurate capturing of all downtime, scrap and production.
• Monitor machines during production to ensure optimum running
• Periodic inspections or equipment diagnosis to measure deterioration
• Load Components into the Machine Hoppers as required
• Promptly report to the process optimizer/technician in case of any machine malfunction and raise a works order request.
• Strictly adhere to the laid down safe working procedures while carrying out your Responsibilities-Remember ‘Safety First ‘in whatever you do
• Assist in performing color changeovers
• Ensure that allocated machine is producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output
• No mix-up of components during production runs-Use the right components without fail.
• Promptly liaise with the Process Optimizer/Q.C Inspector in case of any off-spec component and ensure an internal customer complaints form is raised.
• Avoid generation of waste by doing the right things first time and segregating accordingly.
• Any unavoidable waste generated should be segregated, booked in the PDS and put in the respective crates.
• Use all the safety gears/PPEs provided as required.
• Comply with all OHS/EHS stipulated rules/Regulations
• Attend and participate in daily safety briefings
• Adhere to Good Housekeeping and defined 5S practices always.
• Follow stipulated work procedures and SOPS.
• Promptly report any hazard to the shift process optimizer.
• Conduct smooth and meaningful hand over to the incoming machine operator—to be done at the workstation.
• Update all the relevant documents e.g. PDS sheets & machine check sheets.

Requirements

• Minimum KCSE D+ and a certificate in Engineering or a production related field
• Diploma in any production related filed is an added advantage
• 3 years’ experience as an operator
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• A depth understanding of business process and principles
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Excellent physical condition and coordination