PM Operator - Tissue Manufacturing

About the role

Careers International is hiring 5 PM Operators for a tissue manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The role covers operating and monitoring high-speed tissue paper machines, handling start-ups, shutdowns and grade changes, and ensuring product quality.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tissue paper machines to ensure smooth and efficient production.
• Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns and grade changes according to operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues such as web breaks and sheet instability.
• Monitor creping blade operations and maintain stable machine performance.
• Read process trends and identify operational deviations.
• Conduct quality tests and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Monitor machine parameters and support production targets.
• Identify operational risks and follow industrial safety procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain operating records and follow shift handover procedures.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in tissue manufacturing.
• Experience with high-speed tissue machines operating at 1,800-2,000 MPM is preferred.
• Technical diploma in Paper Technology or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of web breaks, sheet instability, creping blade operations, process trends and operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain product quality specifications and perform quality tests on high-speed machines.
• Ability to identify operational risks and comply with safety standards.
• Experience with Valmet, Andritz or Toscotec machines is preferred.

Required skills

• Machine start-up, shutdown and grade change operations.
• Troubleshooting, including web breaks and sheet instability.
• Creping blade operation and process monitoring.
• Quality testing and quality control.
• Industrial safety and LOTO.

What we offer

• Monthly gross salary of SAR 3,500-4,500.
• Additional benefits as per company policy.