Coating Line Operator

SUMMARY:
Our client in Saudi Arabia is looking for Coating Line Operator to join their operations. This position reports directly to the Can Sheet Supervisor.

POSITION INFO:
Overall Job Purpose

• The Coating Line Operator observes machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards and make adjustment, as necessary. 
• He is responsible for controlling the operations of the line and operations of equipment of the Coating Line entry, process, and exit section. 
• He shall assist the Lead Operator in preparing the rolling schedule and storing of coils for production. 
• And he should monitor and control the process parameters of coater line and minimise the process defects.

• Implements & reinforces EHS Policies and procedure in the production area by words and actions. Plans and execute the work in accordance with EHS procedure and standards.
• Takes reasonable care for his health and safety in the workplace. He must also take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may be affected by what he does.
• Cooperates with EHS team about any action they take to comply with the EHS Act or Regulations.
• Contributes to Near miss reporting
• Contributes to Quality and EHS Audits.
• Contributes to incident reports.

• Achieve the target for production tonnage
• Achieve the target yield
• Achieve the target availability of the plant

• Achieve the target quality
• Reduce the rejection rate
• Reduce the quality defects

• In the work place, wear always required PPEs and follow safe work practices as per EHS policies & procedures.
• Identify and evaluate potential / existing safety problems, suggesting solutions and recommending suitable corrective measures
• Provide an open means by which subordinates / sub-contractors can communicate safety concerns, when possible action the items and when not ensure these are passed to personnel / sections for further actions.
• Actively participate in implementation of Maaden Safety Policy by example and communication to subordinates.
• Report, investigate and monitor near misses/incidents in area of control, conduct and participate in all activities relating removal of hazards in your work area.
• Assist with identification of hazards arising from activities in work area, ensuring that all are communicated to relevant personnel in order to maintain a hazard free work area.
• Follow the procedures and instructions related to EHS within the scope of the work area.

• Input coil selection, loading and preparation.
• Control operations of entry section equipment like loading section, scrap removal, spools handling, strip joining, side trimmer operation.
• Monitor and control Entry pulpit operation.
• Monitor and controls entry section process parameters.
• Collects sample of input materials for PT lab testing.

• Operate and monitors process section equipment parameters of level flex, pretreatment section, cleaning section, lacquer/chemical ovens, RTO, and dryers.
• Arrange paint and pretreatment chemicals as required.
• Monitor Lacquer coater, chemical coater parameters during production run.
• Monitor the stock level of pretreatment chemicals, paint and other consumables and give feedback to production supervisor.
• Prepare chemicals as required and maintain concentration.
• Provide chemical solution samples to PT lab for analysis.

• Operate exit section equipment including oiler machine operation.
• Control Start-up & operate Waxer equipment.
• Rewind the coils and unloads the winded coils.
• Use scrap winders for separation of ID /OD scraps.
• Handle and manages scrap and spools in exit section. Collect samples for laboratory testing.
• Monitor and give feedback about process defects to quality operator and to other section operators to take corrective action.
• Handle weighment & taping head strip of the finish coils before moving to coil yard.
• Maintain Production and Quality records for the shift and report to Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of steel/cardboard spools and other packing materials as per production schedule.

• Prepares the coating materials as per the requirement and maintains required viscosity and other properties.
• Maintain coating parameters by achieving required thickness as per customer requirement.
• Responsible for achieving high quality of coated material, must minimize or eliminate customer complaint.
• Change applicator rolls and pans and after lacquer coating changed or as per requirement.
• Calibrate top/bottom rolls after every roll change and whenever required.
• Clean pans and rolls during lacquer coating change and before any stoppage.
• Maintain inventory of applicator rolls, arrange used rolls for re-grinding.
• Eliminate wastage of coating materials by reducing spillage.
• Prepare and maintain conductivity of chromate tank.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lacquer coater/chemical coater area.

• Minimum high school is required. Minimum computer knowledge required. Must have good communication skills in written & oral in English.

• Minimum 5 years operational experience in coating line.
• Detailed technical knowledge of the specific process being operated is required.

• Must possess problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer knowledge is an advantage.
• Good command of the English language.
  

• 100 % of work in plant conditions, dust, noise etc, scheduling skills, problem solving skills, Optimising skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills.

• Achievement oriented and ability to work under stress and rotational shift system

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