Production Technician - 6HI Mill at Safal Group

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Process Control

• Monitor 6HI Mill operations and process parameters to maintain stable production within approved operating limits.
• Coordinate equipment set-up, calibration and process adjustments in accordance with production requirements and product specifications.
• Review process conditions, alarms and operating trends and take appropriate action within assigned authority.
• Support mill start-up, shutdown, product changeovers and recovery from abnormal operating conditions.

Technical Troubleshooting & Equipment Reliability

• Troubleshoot operational and equipment abnormalities and coordinate technical interventions with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Support fault diagnosis, machine adjustments and restoration of equipment following breakdowns or process interruptions.
• Monitor equipment condition and recurring operational losses and provide technical information to support corrective actions.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, inspections and breakdown interventions within the assigned shift.

Quality & Process Compliance

• Monitor rolling parameters and product quality against approved specifications and process standards.
• Verify completion of process checks, measurements and traceability requirements.
• Support containment and resolution of product quality deviations and recurring defects.
• Maintain accurate technical, quality and process-performance records.

Operator Guidance & Team Support

• Provide technical guidance to Operators on equipment operation, process parameters and safe work practices.
• Support onboarding, coaching and capability development of production operators.
• Promote adherence to approved SOPs, work instructions and operational standards.
• Support effective shift handovers and communication of operational priorities.

Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance

• Promote compliance with HSEQ requirements, LOTOTO requirements and machine safety standards.
• Monitor adherence to PPE, guarding, material handling and safe operating requirements.
• Report and follow up on hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain workplace organisation and housekeeping standards in line with 6S requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support implementation of approved improvement actions.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety and equipment reliability.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years' relevant technical experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• At least two (2) years' experience in cold rolling, metal processing, production process control or comparable manufacturing operations.

Added Advantage

• Knowledge of cold rolling processes and 6HI Mill operations.
• Training or exposure to TPM, 6S, Autonomous Maintenance and Root Cause Analysis.
• Understanding of PLC-based control systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• 6HI Mill operation and cold rolling process knowledge.
• Process monitoring and control.
• Equipment troubleshooting and fault identification.
• Quality control and defect identification.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance coordination.
• Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Production reporting and data interpretation.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong safety and quality orientation.
• Analytical thinking and sound judgement.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Continuous learning and improvement mindset.

Computer Literacy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to use production monitoring and reporting systems.