Supervisor Conventional Machining - Chloorkop at FLSmidth

Main Purpose of this role:

The main purpose of the Conventional Supervisor is to oversee all day-to-day running’s of the conventional machines which are being operated by our apprentices. Responsible for all training and guidance the apprentices might need with manufacturing parts for production

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure that all the apprentices receive the basic training needs on the conventional lathe and milling machines.
• Coach the apprentices in tool selection for various machining procedures.
• Training the apprentices in correct use of all measuring equipment.
• Assist and train the apprentices on FLSmidth quality procedures.
• Provide guidance with regards to feeds and speeds for various materials.
• Ensure apprentices are trained on basic maintenance and housekeeping for the lathes and milling machines.
• Responsible to make sure all parts are manufactured within the required times allocated.
• Responsible for the development of the apprentices, prepare them with basic machining principles to prepare them for advance CNC machining.
• Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all conventional equipment to prevent premature failure.
• Responsible for ensuring all apprentices have the correct tooling to perform their tasks to the highest quality standards.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and health policies, procedures and discipline within his responsible section.
• Responsible for pre-planning of jobs so the apprentices are aware of their next job. To ensure all tooling and materials are ready for the next operation.
• Ensure that the conventional machining area is clean and presentable to effectively perform the daily duties.
• Performs other duties as and when required.

What you bring

• Trade test machining.
• Minimum N3 technical qualification.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings.
• Crane License / experience.
• Rigger Training / experience.
• Basic PC skills.
• 5-10 Years in heavy engineering environment.