Smelter Welder at Tharisa

Purpose of Role

The main purpose of this job is welding of metal components to effect repairs to components and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with OHSA and relevant COP’s and SOP’s

Role Context

• Ensure all inventory and stock requirements are maintained accurately
• Responsibility for releasing the “in-stock” levels within the agreed inventory parameters.( dry times
• Assist drivers to register on system when reporting to load promptly
• Immediately alert the Stock controller superintendent and Logistic Manager when a parameter has been negatively affected by external objects visible to them at time of inspections
• Maintain a process for sampling. Manage a defined area in the stockyard for sweepings. This area will include damaged and un-saleable goods
• Maintain harmonious working relationship with Transporters/Vendors within the operating parameters set by the business
• Observe the correct requirement protocols
• Observe correct stock protocols
• Complete all necessary stock levels documentation
• Maintain the stacker pads and the allocation of space for stock
• Have a working knowledge of trek system and Tontrac systems to load and cancel transactions when authorized to do so
• Comply with Tharisa Policy, Guidelines and procedures
• Consistently deliver customer service in accordance with our customer service standards
• Comply with our required personal grooming standards
• Use the Trek and or Ton Trac system to drive store information and maintain records of logistic stock performance
• Maintain Plan Housekeeping to the required standard, excluding Pragma
• Attend training as directed
• At all times comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Maintain good working relationships with your Manager and your peers
• Comply with all aspects of the Standard Operating Procedures manual
• Other work as directed by the Manager/Business Owner

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 and/or Minimum N2 Certificate
• Welder Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate)

Job Specific Experience:

• Sound knowledge in electrical arc furnaces 
• Solid experience in a Smelter environment 
• 2 years’ experience as a qualified Welder 
• Valid driving license (code 08) and own transport