Job Overview

Continental Steel, a leading steel supplier with over 40 years of experience, is expanding its operations to include a newly established Steel Fiber division. We are seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to operate and maintain the steel wire drawing and fiber forming and cutting machines. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production, maintaining equipment, and upholding product quality.

Role Summary

The Technician will support the Senior Technician in operating and maintaining steel wire drawing and fibre forming machines within our Steel Fibre division. This role involves hands-on machine operation, routine maintenance, and ensuring product quality from raw material processing to final packaging. The Technician will report directly to the Senior Technician and will collaborate with the warehouse team and the QAQC engineer.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Machine Operation and Maintenance:

• Operate and maintain steel wire drawing and fiber forming machines.
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth operation.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks.

2. Quality Assurance:

• Uphold product quality standards by following procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify deviations or defects.
• Perform tensile testing on steel fibers to assess their strength and durability.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.

3. Process Optimization:

• Continuously improve production efficiency and output.
• Participate in process optimization initiatives.

4. Material Handling:

• Handle raw materials, WIP and finished products (steel wire) and ensure proper and safe materials handling.
• Monitor material inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain/warehouse team.

5. Fiber Forming and Cutting:

• Perform fiber forming to required shape as needed.
• Cut fibers to specified lengths for packaging.

6. Packaging and Final Product:

• Package steel fibers according to guidelines.
• Ensure proper labeling and documentation.
• Collaborate with packaging and logistics teams.

7. Safety and Compliance:

• Participate in safety training and adhere to safety protocols.
• Report any safety incidents promptly.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

8. Collaboration:

• Work closely with colleagues, including the Production Manager.
• rovide feedback on process improvements and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications:

Education:

• O-Level, ITE or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of related experience in manufacturing, preferably in steel production or similar industries.
• Experience with operating steel wire drawing equipment and maintenance of such equipment.
• Experience with operating butt-welding equipment to join wires.
• Knowledge of consumables used in wire drawing operations like dies, pressure dies, calcium/sodium-based lubricants, etc.

Skills:

• Familiarity with operating and maintaining machinery.
• Basic knowledge of steel processing techniques.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.

Certifications (if applicable):

• Relevant certification/license related to machinery operation and safety are an added advantage, such as MSOC certification (or to be obtained), lifting, rigger and signalman, welding, forklift etc.