PURPOSE 

To carry out reconditioning, corrugating, fluting, and polishing grinding rolls used in roller mills. Ensuring that rolls are restored to the correct profile, spiral direction, angles, and surface finish required for optimal milling performance.

THE JOB​

• Observe and comply with all occupational Health and Safety procedures and meet statutory Mechanical codes
• Operate roll fluting machines to cut new corrugations on worn rolls and restore break rolls, sizing rolls, and smooth roll profiles according to specifications
• Apply correct flute patterns (dull, sharp, semi-sharp) and spiral angles; Inspect flute angles, spacing, spiral direction, and surface uniformity; Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and precision gauges to measure roll diameter, hardness, and flute depth
• Follow up on the request and collection of materials needed for roll preparation to avoid delays, and perform regrinding, polishing, and surface finishing to ensure optimum roll performance
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of all roll conditioning tools such as cutting tools, grinding stones, measuring instruments, and coolant, and carry out equipment inspection tasks / planned maintenance according to schedule and update all necessary reports as required
• Attend promptly to all roll preparation requests to reduce production downtime and ensure that all completed roll preparation request are signed off, documented and submitted to the Planning Manager.
• Use lifting beams, hoists, and jacks to safely load and unload rolls onto fluting machines

THE PERSON MUST ​

• Have strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Be safety-conscious with excellent attention to detail and teamwork skills..

QUALIFICATION

• 5 O-Level credits, including Mathematics and English/ NABTEB, or Trade Test Grade I to III in Technical & Welding.

EXPERIENCE​

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.