Welder Aide at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

The successful applicant will report to the Boilermaker or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Operative Course Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 6 months practical trade-related experience in a heavy industrial/ mining/ plant environment/ TMM.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Execute manufacturing, developing, installation, repairs, replacement of steel plate profiles on TMM’s in support of the Engineering team. Welding and cutting of materials and metals e.g. steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.
• Ensure workshop is clean at all times. Coordinate the workshop's operational functioning. Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in Storeroom according to labeling. Ensure that personal toolbox is in safe working condition.
• Ensure work is always conducted with the necessary pride. Working hours are respected and kept to. Sick leave and other benefits are not exploited. All work is done right the first time and there is no replacement for quality and safety. Friendliness and helpfulness is portrayed in all transactions with clients, internal as well as external.A business-orientated culture is strived for, and all work is performed in a cost-effective way. Own work is benchmarked against best practices in the same work environment. A continuous improvement attitude is followed and is implemented in all facets of the work.
• Schedule and organise workload, spares, tools, and resources according to EAMS processes and procedures. Obtain permit to work and related permits for work to be performed by complying with the required procedures related to work permits. Execute work against issued work order in a timely and accurate manner. Complete work orders and return to supervisor for sign off. Conduct regular inspections, whether scheduled or ad hoc, and record feedback on work order. Conduct planning of job shown on work order to ensure job is executed in shortest space of time.
• Conduct risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control. Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders. Operate and maintain specified mobile equipment in line with requirements of Code of Practice, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain all workshop tools in safe and working condition. Clean tools after use. Inspect all equipment to identify defects and future defects. All equipment is inspected continuously to repair identified defects in time to prevent breakdowns, damaged equipment, injuries, and production delays. Plan and order parts to minimize production delays, due to equipment and machinery failure. Equipment is maintained proactively and serviced on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and reported to the Foreman. Plan the repairs to equipment and machinery which cannot be fixed immediately and order applicable parts.