Operator - Coater At Safal Group

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Inspect pick-up and applicator rolls to avoid production of painted coils with defects originating from coater rooms.
• Inspect incoming coils to avoid damages on applicator rolls.
• Clean chemical and paint coaters.
• Identify the correct paint according to operation requirements or as requested by line supervisor.
• Check paint properties and liaise with Quality Inspectors for correction if necessary.
• Ensure timely readiness of the chemical and paint solution after stoppages and during program changes.
• Ensuring there is sufficient paint in the tray and that paint is recirculating as required.
• Remove empty paint drums from the coater rooms and disposal of used cotton rags and thinner in accordance to disposal procedure.
• Preparation of chemical & paint coater.
• Ensure paint application in accordance with operation parameters with the right WFT, DFT.
• Liaise with the Quality Inspector for results and roll adjustment.
• Inspect coating progress and correct defects.
• Operate the control desk at the coater room according to the procedure.
• Feed the process parameters into the SCADA as required.
• Report all faults as pertaining to Coaters section or any other section of the line.
• Ensure the material is pre-treated using the recommended procedure before paint is applied.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping at coaters section.
• Fill in the operation parameters as specified in the coater room logbook.
• Participate in strip breakage recovery.
• Participate in line start-up and shut-down activities.
• Train on Entry and Exit sections as may be required for multi-skilling.
• Conduct additional activities as may be assigned by CCL Production Supervisor.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, safe work practice and good housekeeping (Wear provided PPEs at all times).
• Have a keen observation to CO2 fire suppression system and respond as per emergency plan put in place.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• KCSE Certificate.
• Government grade test II or Craft Certificate in mechanical, electrical or paint process exposure
• Minimum 3 years' experience operating industrial process or production equipment in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Minimum 1 year's experience operating oil circulation, filtration, cooling, lubrication, hydraulic, or similar industrial fluid-handling systems.

Key competencies and skills:

• No medical conditions e.g. not allergic to paints
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Team player.
• Flexible and willing to work as instructed.
• Able to communicate appropriately.