Job Title:     Machine Technical Operator 

Department: Production

Reports to:  Directly to:  Production Technician  

Job Purpose :

Right before a machine is expected to perform a procedure, machine operators prepare them. This preparation includes managing settings, carrying out tests and regulating it to ensure that it runs flawlessly throughout a procedure. Once a machine is set up, a machine operator is expected to run the machine to ensure that manufacturing procedures are carried out.

Main Duties and Responsibilities  :

•        Core Roles 

•        Set up machine/take over at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order

•        Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the production procedures

•        Monitor machine operation during production.

•        Check oil and lubrication levels, report leakages.

•        Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift

•        Calibrate machines at the beginning of each shift

•        Ensure that regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out

•        Perform random tests to ensure accuracy

•        Troubleshoot problems during machine operation

•        Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output

•        Recalibrate machines at the end of each shift, check oil, report any leakages on the machine

•        Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times

•        Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running

•        Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors

•        Create and maintain activity logs

•        Report mechanical faults to supervisors immediately.

•        Ensure good quality of products produced.

•        Achieve given targets,

•        Participate/assist in changing the mould on your machine.

•        Keep a clean area around machine.

•        Ensure proper handover to next shift operator.(do not leave work station before replacement has shown up)

•        Health and safety

•        Ensure personal safety, wear safety gadgets provided at all times

•        Perform safety checks on machine before and after operating

•        Report observed safety issues at the end of the shift to the new operator

•        Observe and fully participate in the Mulwana Way Operating System

•        Perform other duties as may assigned

Key  Skills:

•        Team working skills

•        Conceptual Skills

•        General Consulting Skills

•        Production Planning

•        Role appreciation & understanding     

•        Interpersonal skills

•        Problem solving skills

•        Equipment Maintenance

•        Strong Verbal Communication skills

•        Quality Focus

Qualifications

  Certificate in electrical installion, mechanics, craft engineering or any other realated field

Personal Attributes

Confidence, Integrity, Trustworthy, Respectful, Team Player and Innovator