Operator at Safal Group

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

Requirements

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.