Rio Clays Pvt. Ltd. : Production Operator

Job Summary:

The Production Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the machinery and processes involved in the manufacturing of China Clay (Kaolin). This includes raw material handling, refining, filtering, drying, and packing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-controlled production.

Key Responsibilities:

Machine Operation:

• Operate, monitor, and control plant machinery such as blungers, hydrocyclones, filter presses, dryers, and pulverizers.
• Start up and shut down equipment as per SOPs.
• Ensure optimal machine performance and report abnormalities immediately.

Process Monitoring:

• Continuously monitor the process parameters such as pressure, temperature, moisture, and flow rates.
• Record production data, operational logs, and report deviations.

Material Handling:

• Load and unload raw materials and finished products.
• Ensure correct mixing and feeding of raw clay into the system.
• Follow batch recipes and standard quality protocols.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist in sample collection for lab analysis.
• Maintain production quality within specified standards (particle size, brightness, moisture content, etc.).
• Follow corrective actions as directed in case of deviations.

Maintenance Support:

• Report breakdowns or maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist maintenance teams during repairs and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: ITI / Diploma in Mechanica

Experience: 1–3 years in a clay, ceramic, or mineral processing plant preferred

Skills:

• Basic mechanical and process knowledge
• Understanding of safety procedures
• Ability to read gauges, dials, and instruments
• Physically fit for industrial work
• Basic understanding of quality control processes