Key Purpose Statement
The Technical Operator is responsible for operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of destructive and non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of autonomous maintenance. The technical operator has a primary focus on the quality control activities of the team. This role reports to Shift Team Leader.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Operating and Process Control
- Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
- Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
- Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation.
- Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices
2. Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
- Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
- Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions, and following the maintenance schedule.
- Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks
3. Quality Control and Analysis
- Carrying out quality checks and analysis as per the quality procedures
- Calibrating required quality control equipment according to work instruction and requesting assistance from the core lab where required
- Conducting trends analysis on quality data to identify problems and opportunities timeously.
4. Continuous Improvement
- Using run / control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
- Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities.
Skills, Experience & Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an FMCG, bottling or food processing plant.
- Computer and technical skills.
Location : Nyeri, KE
Closing Date : 2024/05/09