Bundling Operator

EMSTEEL Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled bundling operator to oversee tying machines and ensure smooth operations in a bar mill. This role involves monitoring machine performance, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a technical diploma and have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, while working in a collaborative environment that values safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as bundling operator in bar mill.
• Technical Diploma holder with good knowledge in tying machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate tying machines and monitor binding operations.
• Maintain work records and ensure cleanliness in the work area.
• Coordinate with engineers for material tracking issues.

Skills

Tying machine operation

Problem identification in tying machines

Basic computer knowledge

Gas cutting equipment usage

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Good command of English

Education

Technical Diploma

Job description

Operate the tying machines and be able to identify prime and held bundles. Constant monitoring of the binding operation and quick reaction in case of malfunction of the related equipments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Key Accountabilities)

• To plan for binding wire changing activities.
• To ensure that spare binding wire coils are available at all times.
• Monitor continuously the tying machines during operation and report any abnormalities to the concerned section immediately.
• Maintain the cast detail over the bundles and monitor bundle weight.
• Maintain the tag printer in good condition and inform concerned if any defect is noticed.
• Keep work records in a well-documented manner.
• Prepare and print new tags manually regarding finished products.
• Clear short bars under bar counter during weekly downtime.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Follow all management directives, regulations, and policies relating to safety, quality, health, and environment.
• Assist mill floor staff during downtime/pass guide time.
• Housekeeping responsibilities from RIRT Roller to bundle finishing area as well as zero level.
• Coordinate with Cold Shear operator regarding special length cutting and changes in the number of bars/bundles.
• Ensure short bars are not mixed into prime bundles.
• If mixed, address issues such as weight/meter/bad section/number of bars variation in bundles/portrayed bars/bent bars.
• Able to operate the pendant crane after attending and passing the Safe Crane Operation Course arranged by ESI Training Department.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Level 2 engineer and Process Engineer if there are any problems with material tracking and label printing.
• Work as cold shear operator in his absence if required.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities (attributes) required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Good knowledge in tying machine operation and able to operate manually.
• Basic knowledge in computer.
• Able to identify problems in tying machines.
• Knowledge to use gas cutting equipment.
• Good command of English.
• Safety awareness and teamwork.

Minimum Education Qualifications (Must Haves) Any preferred professional training (Nice to have)

• Technical Diploma holder.

Professional Experience (Must haves) Previous Experience/exposure Recommendations (Nice to have)

• Minimum of 5 years experience as bundling operator in bar mill.
• Work experience as control pulpit operator in the finishing facilities of a long products rolling mill.

Key Performance Indicators

• Maximum of one operator’s mistake per month creating production delays.
• Reduce held bundles per month due to less or excess bars in a bundle inline with departmental KRA’s / Standards.
• Zero complaints from customers regarding tags/short bars.
• Monitor the cutting of the bars at cold shear and inform the supervisor.