Shearing Operator at Safal Group

The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Grou...

 

Shearing Operator

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationKCSE
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKilifi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Key responsibilities:

  • Review specifications to determine machine set up/adjustments as per the material requirements-Ensuring job orders are executed in order and all scrap is accounted for.
  • Set stops/guide to specified positions as per the SOP using the scale rule or measuring tape.
  • Ensure proper positioning of the work piece against stops and align with the shear blade (knife), giving good clearance before cutting commences.
  • Measure work pieces dimensions using the appropriate tools (i.e. tape measure and micrometres) to confirm proper sheet length and thickness(gauge) respectively so as to determine accuracy of machine set up and operation.
  • Monitor/observe machine operation to detect work piece defects caused by clearance, chipped or dulling shear blade (knife)-Communicate quality issues with QC/QA personnel for corrective action.
  • Record and maintain necessary information related to routine line operations- Fill out material (coil & sheet) details, process parameters and any deviations, measurements, downtimes, tool wear, production reports, coil traceability logs, and shift handover notes for reference.
  • Assist material handler (crane operator) in loading/unloading of material, transport and stack them in accordance with the established procedures ensuring that they are appropriately labelled.
  • Perform routine/daily inspections of equipment as per the standard checklists ensuring that key parts such as cutter/shear blade (knife) unit are cleaned and lubricated-Report abnormalities for attention/correction.
  • Assist maintenance team during planned or breakdown maintenance helping with troubleshooting & diagnostics- Ensure lockout/tagout (LOTOTO) and other safety procedures are adhered to.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualification and experience required:

  • KCSE,
  • Government Grade Test Three in General Fitting
  • Knowledge in 6S & Autonomous Maintenance
  • Minimum of 1-year relevant work experience in Shearing line operations.
  • 3 years in a manufacturing/industrial environment/setting.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Safal Group on safal.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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