Operator - Entry (Mariakani)

About the role

The Operator – Entry will work on the pickling line’s entry section, ensuring smooth material flow and meeting production targets. You will be responsible for operating equipment, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor entry‑section equipment, verify material specifications, and prepare strip for pickling.
• Maintain accurate production, welding, inspection and traceability records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance, perform autonomous maintenance tasks, and identify productivity improvements.
• Ensure coils are processed according to quality standards, conduct inspections and assist with RCA, CAPA and Kaizen projects.
• Comply with HSEQ requirements, use PPE correctly, report hazards and maintain 6S housekeeping.

Required profile

• KCSE Certificate or equivalent technical qualification (e.g., Government Grade Test II, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate).
• At least 1‑2 years of machine‑operating experience in a manufacturing or steel‑processing environment.
• Knowledge of pickling line operations, strip welding and coil handling.
• Training in 6S, TPM and autonomous maintenance is an advantage.

Required skills

• Pickling line entry‑section operation
• Coil handling and strip welding
• Production planning and process control
• Equipment care and autonomous maintenance
• Quality inspection and defect identification
• TPM, Kaizen and continuous‑improvement awareness