Winder Operator – Tissue Manufacturing

About the role

Careers International is hiring 4 Winder Operators for a tissue manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in tissue manufacturing, preferably operating high-speed tissue rewinders at 1,000-1,400 MPM, with expertise in machine operation, troubleshooting and quality control.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tissue rewinders to ensure efficient production.
• Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns and grade changes according to operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues, including web breaks and sheet defects.
• Monitor slitter performance and adjust it to maintain product quality.
• Monitor and adjust calender settings as required.
• Read process trends and identify operational deviations.
• Conduct quality checks so products meet specifications.
• Minimise production downtime and identify operational risks while complying with safety procedures.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams on technical issues.
• Maintain operating records and follow shift handover procedures.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in tissue manufacturing.
• Experience with high-speed tissue winders at 1,000-1,400 MPM is preferred.
• Technical diploma in Paper Technology or an equivalent degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of web breaks, sheet defects, slitter operations and calender adjustments.
• Ability to read process trends and follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience maintaining product quality specifications and performing quality tests.
• Ability to identify operational risks and comply with industrial safety standards.
• Preferred: experience with Valmet, Andritz, A.Celli or Toscotec rewinders.

Required skills

• Machine start-up, shutdown and grade change
• Troubleshooting web breaks and sheet defects
• Slitter operations and calender adjustments
• Process monitoring and quality control
• Industrial safety (LOTO)

What we offer

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