Machine Operator I-OPS-0021.1

Job Purpose

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental control procedures and instructions.
• Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
• Keep operational areas clean and organized to prevent incidents and accidents.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and machinery in good working order.
• Report unsafe acts, incidents, and safety violations.

Production Workflow

• Ensure resins are correctly mixed and the correct raw materials are available before production.
• Verify labels and markings against standards and client specifications.
• Follow operational procedures and report production problems, mistakes, accidents, and non-conformities.
• Perform pre-curing and proper de-molding to minimize defects.
• Maintain mold and mandrel records and stencil each item for identification.
• Inspect de-molded products before online quality-control inspection.

Mandrel and Hydro Testing

• Cool mandrels to the minimum required temperature and keep them ready for production.
• Monitor machine operation within defined limitations during pipe testing.
• Set up and dismantle pipe testing heads, fittings, and blind flanges.
• Test pipes according to schedule and log daily tests.
• Select correct rubber rings, O-rings, and flanges according to drilling standards.
• Apply valid calibration dates to gauges for quality-control testing.

Calibration and Reporting

• Calibrate, build up, grind, and cut pipes to required dimensions and quality standards.
• Prevent waste and rejections during calibration.
• Track, log, and report daily output and post-curing status.

Communication

• Internal communication is with the Production and QC departments.
• There are no external communication responsibilities stated.

Qualifications and Skills

• Technical or high school qualification.
• One to two years of experience as an operator in a similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of pipe machines, products, raw materials, hazards, material safety data, and resin mixing or dosage.
• Knowledge of product specifications, quality standards, visual defects, and measuring tools.
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to read and understand raw material recipes.
• Computer literacy.