General Assistant - Pressing Department x2 at Macsteel

Job Advert Summary    

• A General Assistant in the Pressing Department will provide hands-on support to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of all pressing-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 essential.
• Knowledge on material grades and steel products will be advantageous.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment will be 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: 

• To load or and offload products on the lines ensuring the achievement of the production throughout.
• Visual identification of non-conforming products.
• Monitor and check production processes to ensure they are within acceptable standards.
• Monitor and check quality and ensure non-conformances are reported timeously.
• Monitor and move raw materials, profiles and finished products.
• Stacks products in accordance with layout plan.
• Moves full / empty containers to required locations as per instruction.
• Records production, downtime and wastage.
• Ensures conformance to housekeeping, health and safety standards.
• Required to work shifts and overtime.
• Assist with general warehouse or and production duties.
• Safe storage of materials.
• Routine safety inspections and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Report maintenance requirements in designated area.
• Assisting other departments when needed.
• Maintaining of safety and housekeeping as specified.
• Pulling or picking of material.
• Strapping material.
• Sweeping and housekeeping. 

Deadline:12th September,2026