Production Operator M1M2 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 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

• 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
• Cleaning of launders during tapping to prevent build-up
• Slinging equipment, refill mudgun with paste and operating of overhead cranes
• Be prepared to work in a hot and dusty environment
• Shift work
• Taking alloy and slag sample to the lab when on shift 
• Work overtime as and when required
• Act in a higher level as and when required

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

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

Skills

• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc)

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of Production Operator competencies within M1M2 Plant

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/N3
• One (1) year relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment.
• Driver’s Licence (Code 8/EB)

Advantageous:

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