Senior Operator

Educational Qualification

• TVET Level IV in Industrial Electric Machine, Mechanics, or a related field.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in machine operation.

Required Competencies

• Advanced Machine Operation and Troubleshooting.
• Strong Mechanical and Technical Aptitude.
• Leadership and Mentoring Abilities.
• Attention to Quality and Detail.
• Commitment to Safety Procedures.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain complex production machinery and systems.
• Ability to perform machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments for different products.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and troubleshoot operational and mechanical issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a noisy factory environment while complying with PPE requirements.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to train and mentor junior operators.
• Ability to contribute to process improvement and machine efficiency initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor advanced production machinery and control systems according to SOPs.
• Perform complex machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments for different products.
• Prevent defects and ensure product integrity by diligently conducting all required in-process quality checks against specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational and mechanical issues, performing minor repairs and adjustments.
• Train and mentor junior operators on machine operation, safety, and quality procedures.
• Assist the Forman in leading the production line and ensuring targets are met.
• Adhere strictly to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensure process traceability and quality control by meticulously completing all required production documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Report on recurring minor stops or machine performance issues to the Forman to contribute to root cause problem-solving and long-term machine reliability.
• Lead cleaning and basic preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Monitor the supply of raw materials to the machine to ensure continuous operation.
• Propose ideas for improving machine performance and process efficiency.
• Act as a role model for safety and quality on the production line.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering