Current Jobs at SA Metal Group

Job Description

The Boilershop department currently has a vacancy for a hardworking, reliable individual to join their team as a Boilermaker Team Leader. 

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to read, understand and interpret fabrication drawings in order to fabricate new components
• Attend, oversee and assist with repairs and maintenance of existing components
• Assist Management with coordinating repairs and maintenance tasks onsite or offsite
• Assist Management with ensuring that all team members comply with the safe working procedures
• Provide daily feedback on work status to Management
• Submit Cworks requests to ensure quality and planned maintenance
• Support Management in ensuring compliance to timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs
• Facilitate logistics of jobs with the goal of reducing standing time, including coordination with other departments
• Monitor quality and efficiency of teams work programs and report any issues or possible improvements
• Any other tasks or adhoc duties, as agreed with the department management, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must have a relevant trade test certificate in Boilermaking/Welding
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Qualified Boilermaker/Welder in a similar environment (Steel and or Industrial environment)
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• No fear of heights
• Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)

Qualifying Attributes

• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time and priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work in; as well as lead part of a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
• Ability to lead by example
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

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Job Description

• The Machine Shop department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to establish job, material and equipment requirements
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance practices on existing equipment
• Ability to strip, examine and identify mechanical defects on equipment under repair
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling and or shaping
• Slotting or drilling metal stock or components
• Ensuring that the quality of work is up to the required standards
• Fit and assemble metal parts and tools or sub- assemblies
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Red Seal Trade Test certificate
• Minimum of 8 years post trade test work experience within a similar environment
• Extensive knowledge of power tools and various metal materials
• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

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Job Description

• The Machine Shop department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to establish the job, material and equipment requirements
• Program and set-up tooling in the CNC Turning and milling machine when manufacturing different components
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance practices on existing equipment
• Slotting or drilling metal stock or components
• Ensure that the quality of work meets the required standards
• Fit and assemble metal parts and tools or sub- assemblies
• Set up and / or operate hand and machine tools
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Relevant Red Seal Trade Test certificate would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5-8 years relevant working experience within the engineering or metal industry
• Knowledge or experience with Mastercam would be advantageous
• CNC Turning and Milling operating experience is a pre-requisite
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

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Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Manage the Meltshop team to achieve set production targets within stipulated standards
• Must be responsible for minimising of non- productive time
• Analyse given reasons for periods of non-production against metrics,
• Confirm findings / conclusions with team members
• Communicate operating plan to meet production goals
• Communicate company and departmental policies
• Frequent feedback to Senior management on shift and plant performance
• Attend daily morning production meeting, evaluate, liaise with Engineering on priority requirements and take decisive action.
• Follow up on unfinished tasks, (in terms of housekeeping and safety), with responsible section, demand quality workmanship, communicate with relevant supervisor if required
• Evaluate PTO’s and initiate corrective action where required, record and file with Production Manager
• Ensure teams are supported through empowerment and accomplishment
• Manage teams responsibility with respect to safety, i.e.: issue of PPE, timeous execution of monthly safety element inspections
• Promote sound safe working procedures and labour relation practices at every opportunity
• Provide guidance to team Supervisors through empowerment
• Interfaces with service department teams where production or safety may be at risk
• Manage performance management scheduling
• Compile shift report including general incidents (delays and breakouts, etc.)
• Interpret, plan and implement cleaning & maintenance schedules (Housekeeping)
• Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly and that all issues are reported clearly
• Required to work overtime as determined by the plant operational status
• Abide by the regulations as set out in O.H.S.A. and company policies

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths compulsory)
• Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry will be an advantage
• Strong aptitude for science and mathematics
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and practice
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment;
• A motivated, self-driven individual able to perform well with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Must have basic knowledge of Health & Safety Rules
• In good health, physically fit

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment
• Please note that you will be required to pass a skills test to secure an interview slot.