Attendant: Melting at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• To assist with melting and casting in melting department.

Why choose Weir: 

• Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
• An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
• Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Operate machines / equipment in accordance with safe work instructions.
• Mould management:. Pull out poured ingot moulds. Clean and re-line ingot moulds. Assist in the casting of mould by switching on the siren before transferring metal from the furnace to the casting bay
• Sand mixer: To operate the sand mixer as per work instructions.
• Casting process: Assist in the casting process by adding hot topping on the feeders.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications: 

• Matric (Grade 12); or relevant qualification with minimum 12 to 24 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid forklift license
• Overhead crane license
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.