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Operator - Furnace at Safal Group
Safal Group
September 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations & Process Control
Operate and monitor the Metal Coating Line and associated equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures.
Monitor furnace temperatures and process parameters and report abnormalities affecting production, quality or equipment performance.
Support line start-ups, shutdowns and line recovery following strip breakages and operational interruptions.
Complete assigned production activities and maintain accurate production records and shift handovers.
Quality Management
Comply with product specifications, quality standards and operating procedures.
Identify and report quality defects, process deviations and non-conformances.
Maintain accurate production and quality records to support traceability requirements.
Equipment Care & Housekeeping
Conduct routine equipment checks and report abnormalities requiring attention.
Support maintenance activities during planned maintenance and breakdown interventions.
Maintain housekeeping standards within the work area in line with 6S requirements.
Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance
Comply with HSEQ requirements, safe work procedures and LOTOTO requirements.
Use prescribed PPE and maintain safe working practices within the assigned work area.
Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
Reporting & Communication
Maintain accurate operational records and production log sheets.
Communicate operational issues, quality concerns and equipment observations during shift handovers.
Collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Support implementation of approved improvement actions within the assigned work area.
Requirements
Qualifications Required
Minimum Academic Qualification
KCSE Certificate.
Craft Certificate, Trade Test or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Production or Industrial Engineering.
Added Advantage
Exposure to furnace operations, coating lines or continuous process manufacturing.
Knowledge of 6S and Autonomous Maintenance.
General Work Experience
Minimum two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Specific to Position
Experience operating process equipment or production machinery.
Industry Experience
Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
Technical Competencies
Metal Coating Line operation and process monitoring.
Furnace operation and process parameter monitoring.
Basic equipment inspection and problem identification.
Ability to maintain production and process records.
Safety Competencies
Knowledge of HSEQ requirements, LOTOTO and safe operating practices.
Hazard identification and reporting.
Behavioural Competencies
Safety and quality consciousness.
Attention to detail and process discipline.
Teamwork and effective communication.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Operations & Process Control
Operate and monitor the Metal Coating Line and associated equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures.
Monitor furnace temperatures and process parameters and report abnormalities affecting production, quality or equipment performance.
Support line start-ups, shutdowns and line recovery following strip breakages and operational interruptions.
Complete assigned production activities and maintain accurate production records and shift handovers.
Quality Management
Comply with product specifications, quality standards and operating procedures.
Identify and report quality defects, process deviations and non-conformances.
Maintain accurate production and quality records to support traceability requirements.
Equipment Care & Housekeeping
Conduct routine equipment checks and report abnormalities requiring attention.
Support maintenance activities during planned maintenance and breakdown interventions.
Maintain housekeeping standards within the work area in line with 6S requirements.
Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance
Comply with HSEQ requirements, safe work procedures and LOTOTO requirements.
Use prescribed PPE and maintain safe working practices within the assigned work area.
Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
Reporting & Communication
Maintain accurate operational records and production log sheets.
Communicate operational issues, quality concerns and equipment observations during shift handovers.
Collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Support implementation of approved improvement actions within the assigned work area.
Requirements
Qualifications Required
Minimum Academic Qualification
KCSE Certificate.
Craft Certificate, Trade Test or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Production or Industrial Engineering.
Added Advantage
Exposure to furnace operations, coating lines or continuous process manufacturing.
Knowledge of 6S and Autonomous Maintenance.
General Work Experience
Minimum two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Specific to Position
Experience operating process equipment or production machinery.
Industry Experience
Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
Technical Competencies
Metal Coating Line operation and process monitoring.
Furnace operation and process parameter monitoring.
Basic equipment inspection and problem identification.
Ability to maintain production and process records.
Safety Competencies
Knowledge of HSEQ requirements, LOTOTO and safe operating practices.
Hazard identification and reporting.
Behavioural Competencies
Safety and quality consciousness.
Attention to detail and process discipline.
Teamwork and effective communication.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.