General Assistant - Paint Mixing Department at Macsteel

Job Advert Summary    

• A General Assistant in the Paint Department will provide hands-on support to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of all painting-related activities. This role involves assisting machine operators, preparing materials, maintaining cleanliness and order in the production area, and following all safety and quality procedures.

Minimum Requirements    
Required Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum NQF Level 4 - 5 Grade 12+ / Higher certificate is essential.Knowledge on material grades and steel products – advantageous.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Forklift licence – advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment – advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Job Specification

The following key areas are covered by this position:

• Perform general duties as required to support smooth running of the paint department.
• Maintaining cleanliness and order, following housekeeping standards.
• Routine safety inspections and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Support the setup and operation of equipment.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous materials, according to procedures.
• Monitor and check quality and ensure non-conformances are reported timeously.
• Stack products in accordance with layout plan.
• Moves full / empty containers to required locations as per instruction.
• Record production, downtime and wastage.
• Reporting of any faults, defects, or equipment issues as well as maintenance requirements in designated area.
• Assisting other departments when needed.
• Understanding and conformance to the company policies and procedures.

Deadline:12th September,2026