Coater Operator (Mariakani) at Safal Group

Reference Number

MRM-CS23/05/2022

Description

Main purpose of the position: 

Operate the Color Coating Line Coater section in accordance to company standards and procedures.

• Routine/Direct: Executing Coater room operations
• Functional/Indirect: Working as a team with other Color Coating Line operators to achieve the required coils quality.

Key responsibilities:

• Inspect pick-up and applicator rolls to avoid production of painted coils with defects originating from coater rooms.
• Inspect incoming coils to avoid damages on applicator rolls.
• Clean chemical and paint coaters.
• Identify the correct paint according to operation requirements or as requested by line supervisor.
• Check paint properties and liaise with Quality Inspectors for correction if necessary.
• Ensure timely readiness of the chemical and paint solution after stoppages and during program changes.
• Ensuring there is sufficient paint in the tray and that paint is recirculating as required.
• Remove empty paint drums from the coater rooms and disposal of used cotton rags and thinner in accordance to disposal procedure.
• Preparation of chemical & paint coater.
• Ensure paint application in accordance with operation parameters with the right WFT, DFT.
• Liaise with the Quality Inspector for results and roll adjustment.
• Inspect coating progress and correct defects.
• Operate the control desk at the coater room according to the procedure.
• Feed the process parameters into the SCADA as required.
• Report all faults as pertaining to Coaters section or any other section of the line.
• Ensure the material is pre-treated using the recommended procedure before paint is applied.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping at coaters section.
• Fill in the operation parameters as specified in the coater room logbook.
• Participate in strip breakage recovery.
• Participate in line start-up and shut-down activities.
• Train on Entry and Exit sections as may be required for multi-skilling.
• Conduct additional activities as may be assigned by CCL Production Supervisor.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, safe work practice and good housekeeping (Wear provided PPEs at all times).
• Have a keen observation to CO2 fire suppression system and respond as per emergency plan put in place.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Minimum Form 4 Level
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Craft Certificate in mechanical, electrical or paint process exposure
• General work experience (years): Min: 6 months in a manufacturing industry

Key competencies and skills:

• No medical conditions e.g. not allergic to paints
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Team player.
• Flexible and willing to work as instructed.
• Able to communicate appropriately.