Shift Roll & Stand Fitter

Star Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned maintenance technician with 5 years in rolling mills to perform roll and stand maintenance and alignments. You will inspect bearings, gears, spindles, and lubrication systems, support shutdowns, and follow HSE procedures; a Diploma or Bachelor's degree is required.

This role emphasizes safety and reliable mill operation in a heavy industry setting. The position offers a hands-on role with heavy equipment, requiring careful setup, precise

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in steel Rolling Mill 2&3 Roll Shop.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roll and mill stand maintenance during shift operations.
• Perform roll changing, roll assembly, dismantling, and installation as per procedures.
• Inspect and maintain mill stands, work rolls, bearings, chocks, spindles, couplings, and related components.
• Check roll alignment, stand condition, clearances, and mechanical settings.
• Assist in setting and adjustment of mill stands during product/size changeovers.
• Carry out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of rolling mill equipment.
• Inspect bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, spindles, and lubrication systems and report abnormalities.
• Support planned shutdowns, major maintenance, overhauling, and emergency breakdown activities.
• Identify mechanical defects and carry out necessary repairs to restore equipment availability.
• Use mechanical tools, lifting equipment, tackles, and measuring instruments safely.
• Coordinate with crane operators and other maintenance personnel during roll and stand change activities.
• Ensure correct handling, identification, storage, and transportation of rolls and mechanical components.
• Follow maintenance instructions, SOPs, work permits, and safety procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the roll shop and rolling mill area.
• Record maintenance activities, equipment defects, and shift handover information.
• Support root-cause identification of recurring mechanical failures.
• Follow all applicable HSE, LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.

Skills

Roll mill maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Shift operations

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's

Job description

Professional Experience (Must Have)

5 years' Experience In steel industry into Rolling Mill 2&3 Roll Shop

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma/Bachelor's

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out roll and mill stand maintenance during shift operations.
• Perform roll changing, roll assembly, dismantling, and installation as per established procedures.
• Inspect and maintain mill stands, work rolls, bearings, chocks, spindles, couplings, and related components.
• Check roll alignment, stand condition, clearances, and mechanical settings.
• Assist in setting and adjustment of mill stands during product/size changeovers.
• Carry out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of rolling mill equipment.
• Inspect bearings, seals, couplings, gearboxes, spindles, and lubrication systems and report abnormalities.
• Support planned shutdowns, major maintenance, overhauling, and emergency breakdown activities.
• Identify mechanical defects and carry out necessary repairs to restore equipment availability.
• Use mechanical tools, lifting equipment, tackles, and measuring instruments safely.
• Coordinate with crane operators and other maintenance personnel during roll and stand change activities.
• Ensure correct handling, identification, storage, and transportation of rolls and mechanical components.
• Follow maintenance instructions, SOPs, work permits, and safety procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the roll shop and rolling mill area.
• Record maintenance activities, equipment defects, and shift handover information.
• Support root-cause identification of recurring mechanical failures.
• Follow all applicable HSE, LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.