Operator: Slab Mill at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• To load warm rubber compounds using the Blank Mill/Extruder machine in order to cut the rubber according to the required size or shape for the loading of presses.

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.

Technical:

• Conduct the pre-operation inspection, Check if machineries are in a safe working condition by conducting safety checks. Stack items in allocated areas and in a safe manner. 
• To adhere to required protective clothing rules and ensure    appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Pack and label the blanks on the ranks for identification and collection. Identify any potential hazards and risks.
• Check required size, type and estimated weight of rubber to prepare workload. Load/Unload of rubber compounds on the mill. Cut rubber according to required mould.

Education and/or Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12); or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience working with rubber environment.