Production Operator L2 x3 - Middelburg at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the furnace to recover molten product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Ensure the OHSA safety, health and environmental standards are maintained
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s, and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards

 CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Shift work
• Housekeeping on the tap floor and general plant cleaning
• Preparing the tap floor, launders and auxiliaries for tapping molten material
• Operating the tapping drill
• Operating the mud gun
• Tapping the furnace to recover the smelted product
• Taking of samples and temperature with QRT’s
• Prepare of casting bay ingot pan overflows
• Cleaning of launders during tapping to prevent build-up
• Slinging equipment, paste and operate of overhead cranes
• Casting/sealing of launders, platforms, roof panels and other components

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Grade 12 or N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Language subjects)
• 1 year relevant experience
• Valid Driver’s license (minimum B/ Code 8

Advantageous:

• Basic Production Skills Programme
• Experience of Plant Layout
• Overhead Crane license/ Ingot Tractor license
• Forklift license

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Works Standards
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Acquire additional skills for acting
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Good coordination skills

 Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Production Operator Competencies within M3M4 Plant
• Demonstrate an understanding of a tapping process