Technician: Foundry at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• The role involves setting up and reviewing of Bill of Materials (BOM), Monitoring and controlling foundry processes, ensuring metallurgical quality, conducting testing and providing technical support to production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in continuous improvement projects targeting yield improvements, cost reduction and defect elimination. Implement improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve product quality. Use simulation software (e.g., MAGMASOFT, AutoCAST) to model casting processes. Monitor and analyze production data to ensure process stability. Troubleshoot technical issues in casting and molding operations. Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability.

Process Control and Operations:

• Setting up and reviewing of BOMs. Assist in daily foundry operations. Support Sand system control. Defect investigation and problem solving. Provide feedback on best practices to minimize scrap and reworks.

Adherence:

• Maintain accurate records of tests, analysis and process parameters. Support quality documentation and heat treatment records. Prepare Technical reports on Metallurgical Investigations and Foundry trials.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications. Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects. Maintain documentation for all foundry processes and procedures

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum, National Diploma in Metallurgy
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Foundry Operations
• Strong understanding of Metallurgy , Heat treatment and Casting Processes
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing

End Date: October 7, 2025