Technical Lead Operator

This role involves operating and overseeing recycling machinery, ensuring equipment performance, and leading a team of assistant operators. The position also includes maintenance, quality control, and production planning responsibilities to support efficient plant operations.

• Operate and oversee recycling machinery such as balers, shredders, conveyors, and sorting equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and intervene promptly in case of malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure production of high-quality recycled materials.
• Inspect incoming materials and outgoing products for conformity to standards.
• Collaborate with quality control personnel to address issues and improve processes.
• Supervise and perform regular preventative maintenance of machinery when schedule allows.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions while coordinating repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Keep the workplace clean.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for machine operators.
• Investigate and report accidents or incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Report and update production metrics, equipment status, and any issues to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of assistant operators.
• Motivate and support the team to achieve production goals and targets.
• Work with Recycling Plant Manager and Supervisor to develop production schedules and plans.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials through production.
• Make adjustments to production schedules in consultation with management based on priorities or unforeseen circumstances.
• Analyze and improve existing processes.
• Implement process control systems.
• Work with engineering team for new equipment design and installation.
• Use data for decision-making and process enhancements.

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a machine operator in a recycling or similar industrial setting
• Having operated an industrial production machine before with at least 3 process steps that required controlling of specific parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed