Pellet Machine Operator

Position Overview

The Pellet Machine Operator & Maintenance Officer is responsible for operating and monitoring wood pellet production machinery while ensuring routine maintenance for uninterrupted plant operations. The role requires hands-on expertise in machine operation, troubleshooting, and basic mechanical/electrical maintenance. The position also includes adherence to SOPs for safe machine operation, preventive maintenance, and minimizing downtime.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pellet Machine Operation

• Operate pellet mill machines and related equipment (conveyors, hammer mill, dryer, etc.).
• Ensure raw material feeding, pellet formation, and output meet quality standards.
• Monitor machine parameters (temperature, pressure, power load, etc.) during production.
• Perform safe start-up and shutdown procedures as per SOPs.

2. Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of pellet machines.
• Assist in basic electrical maintenance (circuit checks, panel monitoring, wiring support).
• Perform mechanical fitting, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts.
• Report major maintenance requirements to the Plant Manager for corrective action.

3. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Prepare and maintain daily machine checklists and maintenance records.
• Perform minor troubleshooting to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Support in roller, die, and other critical part servicing when required.
• Ensure machine alignment and calibration for optimal pellet production.

4. Safety, Reporting & Compliance

• Follow all workplace safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with operational SOPs during production and maintenance.
• Maintain logs of production data, machine performance, and maintenance activities.
• Report deviations, breakdowns, or safety concerns to management immediately.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Consistent machine uptime and minimized downtime.
• Timely execution of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Quality compliance of produced pellets (size, density, durability).
• Accuracy and timeliness of daily operational and maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Technology or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–3 years in pellet production, feed mill, biomass, or related plant operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of pellet mill operations and basic mechanical/electrical maintenance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems (rollers, dies, conveyors, motors).
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems (wiring, breakers, control panels).
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in coordination with the production team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production Efficiency

• Pellet machine uptime target: ≥ 90%.
• Achieving daily/weekly pellet production targets (quantity & quality).
• Reduction in raw material wastage (≤ 2% of input material).

Maintenance Performance

• Execution of preventive maintenance schedules: 100% on time.
• Number of unplanned breakdowns: ≤ 2 per month.
• Average downtime per breakdown: ≤ 30 minutes.
• Accuracy and completeness of daily maintenance logs: 100% compliance.

Quality & Safety

• Pellet quality compliance (size, density, durability): ≥ 95% of batches.
• Zero major safety incidents or violations.
• Proper start-up/shutdown compliance: 100% adherence to SOPs.

Reporting & Communication

• Timely submission of daily production & maintenance reports.
• Immediate escalation of faults beyond operator scope.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person