Pasting Operator – Ferro Silicon Plant

About the role

The company is seeking a skilled Pasting Operator to join its multicultural team at a Ferro Silicon plant in Kuwait. The operator will safely prepare, handle, and charge electrode paste while supporting continuous furnace operation and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and charge electrode paste into casings according to approved SOPs.
• Monitor paste consumption, height, baking condition and slipping activities.
• Verify paste is free from contamination and maintain cleanliness in the pasting area.
• Support any plant section as needed and coordinate with Control Room Operators and Shift In‑Charges on electrode condition.

Required profile

• Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial Operations, Metallurgical Processes, Industrial Maintenance, Production Operations or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years (certificate) or 2 years (diploma) experience in ferro‑silicon, ferro‑alloy, steel, smelting, mining or similar heavy‑industrial environments.
• Exposure to electrode paste charging, furnace operations, shift work, routine inspections, shutdown activities and industrial safety procedures.

Required skills

• Safe handling, preparation and charging of electrode paste per SOP.
• Basic understanding of electrode systems, paste consumption, slipping and baking processes.
• Ability to monitor electrode conditions and identify abnormal situations.
• Conduct routine inspections of charging equipment and maintain accurate operational logs and shift reports.
• Effective coordination with control‑room staff, shift in‑charges and maintenance personnel.