Hydro Operator

Reports into Team Leader

Role Summary

The Hydro Operator will be responsible for continuously sterilise cans using a hydrostatic sterilizer as required by process sheet and as controlled by ISM procedures, and to carry out minor adjustments to minimise quarantines.

Key Responsibilities

• To liaise with shrink-wrap operator to ensure the correct quantities are required
• Advise Fitters and Area Managers of any technical problems that may need resolving
• Operates hydrostatic sterilizer according to ISM and process sheet requirements
• Liaises with filling line operators at end of variety run to ensure varieties are properly
• Carry out minor adjustments to guide belts, chains and variable speed motors to ensure continuous operation
• To collect water treatment chemicals from Eng.
• To feed dosing pump ad check for correct pump operation during shift
• Clean infeed and discharge conveyors on Saturdays, and discharge belts and twisters every 4 hours to prevent bacteria colonization on sterilizing equipment
• To conduct regular checks and records are maintained of temperatures, pressure and speed gauges to ensure sterilizing is carried out within process and parameters
• To ensure reliable operation of the hydrostat
• To follow the written procedures to start up the Hydro from cold, ensuring 'right first time' 
• To calculate QF downtime from lost time records to ensure normal production quarantines are properly controlled
• To complete and sign off P.M report after carrying out tasks
• To able to shut down hydro at the end of weekly production run, ensuring the correct procedures are followed
• To train other operators on how to use the Hydro

Expected Experience and Required Skills
 

• Must have a basic engineering knowledge and skills to make minor adjustments
• Must have at least 3 months experience/training covering ISM procedures, PMs running adjustments and start-up and shutdown requirements
• Have an understanding and knowledge on how to operate Hydro according to ISM procedures