Job Description

JOB TITLE: Operator



Knauf stands for opportunity . We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf India SriCity could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.


We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.


Knauf India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15+ year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Sri City as Operator.

Can you say 'yes'?


Do you treat your colleagues with respect?


Do you always have the customer in mind?


Do you act with future generations in mind?


Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?


Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure all safety aspects in Knife/shear (Wet end) & good knowledge in safety like LOTOTO, Take 5, risk assessment.
• Ensure to follow start-up checklist & ready for start.
• Responsible for the smooth wet end Operation.
• Monitor online product quality like board surface, edge formation, back printing edge printing etc .
• Basic knowledge of wet weight calculation, paper width, board width, thickness measurement.
• Insure all board parameter like wet weight, width, length thickness as per specified limits.
• Basic knowledge of board quality & dryer temperature set point product wise.
• Coordination with Mixer operator & dry end operator.
• Good understanding to change the knife with follow the safety procedures.
• Good understanding in wet end section wise maintenance & general maintenance.
• Ensure the board quality parameter like dry weight, wet wight, angle, taper width
• Good understanding to change the product online & offline during product changeover.
• Ensure to follow product changeover producer.
• Responsible for Autonomous Maintenance in wet end area.
• Good understanding of board positioning in all section & flipper operation.
• Every start of the shift take edge print sample crosscheck with mixer operator to insure the correct edge printing & every product changeover follow the same practice.
• Every shift end completes the Data entry in SFC/ QP/BDE.
• Measures:
• Hourly testing of main all denominational testing like width, length, thickness, taper width, angle .
• Online visual inspection edge quality, face & back surface, edge printing, back printing.
• Wet board weight measurement & water loss.
• Dryer temperature monitoring.
• Understands the relationship between these results and what is the specification
• Able to adjust operational set points to deliver high quality of the products.
• Check and ensure all Quality parameters are in acceptable range every hour and inform Shift leader & QC team for any out of tolerance results and act accordingly.

What we'd love for you to have:


We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas - this is an added advantage:

• Minimum Qualification ITI or Diploma in Technical expertise.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Average skills in MS Office
• Organizational abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills

We'll provide:

• A competitive salary
• Benefits

What happens next?


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