Operator - Furnace

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Metal Coating Line and associated equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Monitor furnace temperatures and process parameters and report abnormalities affecting production, quality or equipment performance.
• Support line start-ups, shutdowns and line recovery following strip breakages and operational interruptions.
• Complete assigned production activities and maintain accurate production records and shift handovers.

Quality Management

• Comply with product specifications, quality standards and operating procedures.
• Identify and report quality defects, process deviations and non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records to support traceability requirements.

Equipment Care & Housekeeping

• Conduct routine equipment checks and report abnormalities requiring attention.
• Support maintenance activities during planned maintenance and breakdown interventions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the work area in line with 6S requirements.

Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance

• Comply with HSEQ requirements, safe work procedures and LOTOTO requirements.
• Use prescribed PPE and maintain safe working practices within the assigned work area.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate operational records and production log sheets.
• Communicate operational issues, quality concerns and equipment observations during shift handovers.
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support implementation of approved improvement actions within the assigned work area.

Requirements

Qualifications Required

Minimum Academic Qualification

• KCSE Certificate.
• Craft Certificate, Trade Test or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Production or Industrial Engineering.

Added Advantage

• Exposure to furnace operations, coating lines or continuous process manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 6S and Autonomous Maintenance.

General Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Specific to Position

• Experience operating process equipment or production machinery.

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing or Engineering environment.

Technical Competencies

• Metal Coating Line operation and process monitoring.
• Furnace operation and process parameter monitoring.
• Basic equipment inspection and problem identification.
• Ability to maintain production and process records.

Safety Competencies

• Knowledge of HSEQ requirements, LOTOTO and safe operating practices.
• Hazard identification and reporting.

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety and quality consciousness.
• Attention to detail and process discipline.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.