Jr Engineer - BE Mechanical

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Engineer - Backend

• Position overview:
• As the Jr. Engineer - Backend you’re a key member of the Production Team, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will contribute to the success of Ball by working safely and produce quality product in the Sprays and Necker area. You will strive hard to achieve area KPI’s through active participation and teamwork and will work actively in improvement activities, TPM, 5’s activities in the area. You will play key role in size changeovers and achieve best in class changeover time.
• Your key responsibilities include:
• Conducts periodic cleaning of Spray machines using proper PPE and procedures. Inspects Spray machines for lacquer coverage on periodical basis.
• Operates Necker machines. Ensure the Necker is operated and utilized to its optimum speed and efficiency. Operate and maintain Necker ancillaries – Infeed, exit, Vision Camera system and mixed lable camera system.
• Conducts Safety checks in Sprays and Neckers within first two hours of start of shift and logs down findings and corrective actions.
• Conducts Operation / Maintenance checks in sprays and Necker, takes corrective actions on time. If any support is needed, he will discuss with area leader and completes the corrective actions. Updates machine log books, Note down the corrective action taken in the shift.
• Ensure the cans produced in Sprays and Necker meet all quality specification. Does the Quality checks takes corrective actions on time for any deviation. Responsible for CCP- Inside spray Curing. Follows proper procedure / measures in his shift to control the CCP.
• Ensure Spray dot system works in optimum condition. Replace ink cartridges as necessary.
• Responsible for line clearance after lable changes (mixed lables - CCP). Ensure proper line clearance is done, all old lable cans (including scrap cans) are removed from area so that mixed lables are not passed to customers.
• Maintains the area and the equipment in accordance with housekeeping and hygiene standard. Maintains Housekeeping during shift hours and handovers the shift with good housekeeping.
• Responsible for area spoilage target. Addresses the spoilage concerns (jams, tripped cans, Fallen Cans in oven) and take swift action to get the abnormal condition back on track.
• Utilize the opportunities (Standby time, lable change time or any other natural downtime) and does Corrective maintenance activity in the area as planned / requested by team leader.
• Safety: Near miss reporting. Participates in Behavior based safety (BBS). Attends all safety trainings. Follows department and plant safe practices. Uses proper tools in his work and maintains / stores them safely.
• Responsible for handling Flammable liquids safely in the area. Handles, stores, uses and disposes all flammable liquids and associated waste (soaked rags etc.) in accordance with plant standard. Understand solid waste management system. Ensure all the waste generated (including hazardous wastes – Spray dust, semi-solid lacquer waste) in the area are segregated / handled and disposed-off according to the plant standard.
• Responsible for lacquer consumption. Maintains the Spray Machine in optimum condition throughout the shift (within pressure limits / Gun angle settings, and replace filters on time as per Schedule) to ensure lacquer consumption is on target.
• Responsible to control HFI related to the sprays area (High mA). Keep vigil of Spray coverage, ensure can cooling system is working properly, and lacquer temperature is controlled. Gain Expertise in I-Trax and keep the system in optimum level to control the High mA HFI.
• Gain experience in Sprays Gun Set up / Pressure set up and I-Trax set up.
• Gain experience in Necker pin height set up, Flanger, waxer set up. Aquitaine with reformer diameter and depth setting.
• Work closely with engineering resources for changeover activities.
• Update the area log book. Note down the corrective action taken in the shift.
• Experience and skills required:
• EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma in Mechanical engineering (8)
• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Mechanical engineering
• 3 Years Operation / Maintenance experience in medium scale FMCG plant such as Chocolates, Biscuits, Soaps, or baby Diapers containing High speed packing lines, Dust collectors, palletizers, conveying and imported manufacturing equipment.
• Hands on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of positive displacement pumps, Gearboxes, Complex assemblies.
• Experience in operation / maintenance of any Gas fired Equipment – Boilers, Ovens, and Driers.
• SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Must be able to work shifts and able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
• Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of Mechanical / hydraulic / pneumatic components
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises. Must be able to work with flammable liquids and knows to handle hazardous wastes.
• LANGUAGES REQUIRED
• English.
• Local languages.