Machine Operator I-OPS-0021.1

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Operator to run the pipe extrusion machine at optimal speeds to meet production schedules and quality standards. The role requires ensuring resins are correctly mixed and raw materials are ready before starting production, and to follow labeling and QC procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining tooling and equipment, recording outcomes, performing pre-curing and de-molding, and ensuring gauges and mandrels are calibrated and ready

Qualifications

• Technical / High School qualification required.
• 1–2 years of operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write & speak English.
• Knowledge of pipe machine, resin mixing and product specifications.
• Familiarity with measuring tools (Pi-Tapes, Vernier calipers).

Responsibilities

• Operate pipe extrusion machine at optimal speeds per production schedule.
• Ensure resins and raw materials are prepared before production.
• Follow procedures for labeling and QC; report non-conformities.
• Perform pre-curing and de-molding to minimize defects.
• Maintain records for molds and mandrels; ensure proper identification.
• Inspect de-molded products and prepare for QC inspection.
• Calibrate gauges and ensure calibration dates are maintained.
• Track daily output and post-curing status to meet schedules.

Skills

Pipe machine knowledge

English proficiency

Quality standards

Measuring tools

Reading recipes

Computer literacy

Education

Technical / High School

Tools

Pi-Tapes

Vernier calipers

Measuring tapes

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: Run the machine at optimal speeds to meet the production schedule and quality standards

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

HSE

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

Production Workflow: Ensure that the resins are correctly mixed and the correct raw materials are available before beginning production to make quality pipes

• Ensure that the correct labels and marking meet standard / client specifications
• Comply with operational procedures and instructions when performing all job tasks and activities
• Report any accidents, problems, mistakes or non-conformities faced during production to the superior
• De-molding: Perform pre-curing and proper de-molding on products to minimize defects
• Maintain proper records for both molds and mandrels along with stenciling each to achieve proper identification
• Inspect the de-molded product to be able to offer it later to the online QC for final inspection
• Cool the related mandrel to reach the minimum required temperature
• Ensure the mandrels are ready for production without any delay to meet the committed schedule
• Hydro test: Monitor the machine operation as per the requirements and within its defined limitations to avoid any damage to the machine/tested item
• Set up and dismantle pipe testing heads and fittings blind flanges to ensure that no problem occurs during testing
• Test pipes in accordance with testing schedule and log the daily tests
• Select the correct rubbers rings, O-rings and flange per drilling standards to accelerate the testing process
• Apply the valid calibration dates on the gauges to meet QC testing requirement
• Calibration: Calibrate, build up, grind and cut pipes to required dimensions and quality standards
• Prevent wastage and rejections during calibration
• Track, log and report the daily output and post curing status to ensure production schedules are met

SPAN OF COMMUNICATION Internal: Production and QC Departments External: N/A

Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Technical / High School

Preferred Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of experience as an Operator in a similar environment

Job-Specific Skills:

• Ability to read, write & speak English
• Detailed knowledge of the Pipe machine and Products.
• Knowledge of Raw Material and associated hazards, Material Safety Data, Resin mixing / dosage.
• Detailed knowledge of product specifications - dimensional and visual requirements
• Knowledge of using measuring / tools such as Pi-Tapes. Measuring tapes, Vernier calipers
• Knowledge of required quality standards, visual defects

Core Competencies:

• Attention to details
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to read and understand raw material recipe
• Computer Literate