Hot End 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 Insulation 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 42,000 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 Insulation Sdn Bhd is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. 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 member to join us in Production Department as Hot End Operator.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Do you able to work in shift pattern?

• Do you able to work in an environment where there is in height, hot, high noise, dusty, constricted and confined working area?

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate the melter machine according to the specification and standard that has been set by the company

• Monitor melting conditions of the raw material inside melter so that no hot spots are formed, melting is in place, gas and electrical heating are optimally set

• Operate wash water equipment in accordance with HSE rules and regulations

• Maintain binder operation and related maintenance to ensure continuity of supply of binder to operation in accordance with prescribed procedure

• Monitor the entire hot end process for early detection and ensure that there is no abnormality in the quality of the raw material

• Ensure batch delivery system continuity of supply to operation parts according to prescribed HSE procedure

• Carry out a fiber check (samples and measurements) in order to optimize the parameters (gas, air, speed rotation of the spinners and etc.) in relation to the specifications of the product to be manufacture.

• Control the density distribution and measure the density for forming and optimize it by acting on the speed of the fans, the air pressure, the angles and the threshing frequency of the fiber distribution.

• Optimizing the loss on ignition (LOI) according to the product specifications and the test information/result from the quality operator.

• Anticipate product change schedules based on process sheets and product specifications.

What we’d love for you to have:

• Diploma education level in any field

• At least 2 years of working experience in manufacturing field

• Glass Mineral Wool process experience is an added advantage

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.

We’ll provide:

• Attractive Basic Salary

• Group Medical Insurance

• Allowances

• Monthly bonus

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 three working days.

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