Mixer 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 (INSERT TEAM) 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 Egypt is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. 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 Suez Plant as Mixer 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?

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What you’ll be doing:

· Follow all instructions made by the shift leader / production manager / Deputy Production manager.

· Prepare the mixer by cleaning it and makes sure that no harden gypsum pieces is inside it.

· Operating the water, foam, glue, silicon, dispersant manually and check their efficiency before starting production.

· Checking the PLC operating system and to make sure all operating switches are at “AUTO” position.

· Adjust the forming plate, folder guides, and creasers according to product type.

· Coordinating with the Paper & additive operator to make sure of using the suitable paper type and the additives silos are filled and ready.

· Adjusting the belt speed, additives amounts according to the production plan made by the production engineer.

· Checking the production line by making a cold run test.

· Coordinate with the dryer operator to start the production line.

· Coordinate with the knife operator to make necessary adjustments on the creaser positions, forming plate according to the test results made by the knife operator.

· Makes the product test as water/ plaster ratio, slurry density, initial – final setting time, foam density.

· Inspect the edges of boards on the setting belt and mark the defected ones and report to the knife operator.

· Fill the daily mixer report

· Follow the safety procedures when sudden fault- shutdown occurs. Like using the emergency water, cut the paper, clean the mixer area and forming plate.

· Report and help in maintenance of any sudden faults occurs in the machine

· Perform the cleaning tasks needed in the maintenance day.

· Wearing his PPE (personal protective equipment) and following the safety procedures in the plant.

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:

Education: Bachelor's in chemistry

Experience: Min.2years experience at same position.

Training required: Computer and English scale

We’ll provide: 

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 15 working days.