Operator – Rewinding LINE at Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM) – A Member of the Safal Group

Job Description

Reference Number: 002SO18010

MRM Mariakani is seeking to recruit a professional and experienced individual to fill the position of an Operator to safely and efficiently operate the Rewinding Line to rewind, inspect and prepare steel coils in accordance with customer specifications, ensuring product quality, maximum equipment availability, operational efficiency and compliance with Health, Safety, and Quality requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Rewinding Line safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Verify incoming coil identification, dimensions and customer specifications before processing.
• Adjust machine parameters including line speed, strip tension and side guiding to maintain product quality.
• Inspect strip surface continuously for defects such as scratches, dents, rust, oil stains, edge damage and telescoping.
• Ensure finished coils meet customer requirements for tightness, shape, dimensions and appearance.
• Record production quantities, downtime, defects and material traceability information.
• Carry out routine operator maintenance and daily inspections.
• Support maintenance activities during scheduled shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Minimize downtime through early identification and reporting of equipment abnormalities.

Quality Management

• Ensure finished coils comply with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections before, during and after rewinding.
• Verify coil weight, width, thickness and identification labels.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming material.
• Maintain full product traceability throughout the process.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and quality improvement activities.
• Reduce coil handling damage and processing defects.

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:

a. KCSE Certificate

b. 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, Rewinding Line or equivalent steel processing equipment.
• Experience in steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Rewinding Line operation.
• Slitting line operation
• Tooling setup and adjustment.
• Quality inspection and process control.
• Autonomous Maintenance.
• TPM and OEE awareness.
• Problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Basic computer literacy.

Behavioural competencies

• Safety consciousness.
• Attention to detail.
• Accountability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.