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

Job Description

Reference Number: 002SO18002

MRM Mariakani is seeking to recruit an experienced individual to fill the position of a Slitting Line Operator to safely and efficiently operate the Slitting Line to produce coils that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements while ensuring optimal equipment performance, compliance with safety standards, and continuous improvement of operational performance.

Key responsibilities:

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Slitting Line to achieve production targets while ensuring product quality and equipment reliability.
• Prepare and set up tooling and equipment in accordance with production requirements.
• Monitor production parameters and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain accurate production, quality and traceability records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Monitor operational performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and established quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality checks and escalate non-conformities for corrective action.
• Maintain product traceability and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA and continuous improvement activities.

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

Additional Work Requirements

• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Physically fit to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required PPE.
• Ability to safely handle production equipment and tooling.
• Commitment to achieving safety, quality, productivity and reliability targets.