Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  

Experience & Competencies

• Proven experience as a machine operator in a recycling or similar industrial environment.
  
• Experience operating industrial production machines involving at least three controlled process parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, speed).
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
• Industrial machinery processes
  
• Industrial mechanical techniques
  
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), including machine efficiency and manpower utilization
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  
• Knowledge of safety regulations and industrial compliance standards.
  
• Leadership capability and strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  

Machine Operations

• Operate and oversee recycling machinery including washing lines, pelletizing machines, balers, shredders, conveyors, and sorting equipment.
  
• Monitor and control key production parameters such as temperature, pressure, and speed.
  
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and promptly address malfunctions or breakdowns.
  
• Ensure smooth operation of industrial production processes involving multi-step mechanical systems.
  

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Supervise and, where possible, conduct preventive maintenance activities.
  
• Diagnose mechanical and operational faults and coordinate timely repairs.
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance and performance records.
  
• Work closely with engineering teams on equipment installation and commissioning.
  

Quality Control

• Enforce quality control measures to ensure high-quality recycled output.
  
• Inspect incoming raw materials and finished products for compliance with standards.
  
• Collaborate with quality control teams to resolve production issues and improve processes.
  

Production Planning & Process Optimization

• Support development and execution of production schedules in collaboration with the Plant Supervisor and Plant Manager.
  
• Coordinate interdepartmental material flow to ensure smooth production processes.
  
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency, manpower utilization, and machine performance.
  
• Implement process control systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Use data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and plant performance.
  

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
  
• Conduct safety briefings and training sessions for operators.
  
• Investigate and report incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions.
  

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, train, and supervise Assistant Operators.
  
• Motivate and guide the team to achieve production targets.
  
• Communicate production metrics, equipment performance, and operational updates to management.
  
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across departments.