Job Description

The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:

• Setting up of the spectrometer at start of shift and cleaning when necessary.
• Sample preparation and chemical analysis for both furnace and ladle samples and making necessary corrections.
• Preparation of date codes for the shift.
• Weighing of alloying elements (Silicon, carbon).
• Weighing and distribution of packets for treatment and inoculation.
• Co-ordination during casting of different grades of SG. i.e., SG42, SG50, SG60, SG70.
• Monitoring of furnace pouring temperature, pouring lights and fader alarm.
• Testing of sand properties such as active clay, AFS, LOI, volatile content etc. and making necessary corrections.
• Facilitation of moulding of test blocks.
• Conducting trials to improve quality of the sand.
• Melting Charge make-up control and capturing on excel
• Ensure that pourers use clean teapot ladles that are preheated before pouring.
• Testing raw materials i.e., steel scrap
• Polishing and analysis of microstructure for castings.
• Brinell hardness testing.
• Communication with relevant departments to isolate metal that is not compliant.
• Ensure that all test and measuring equipment is in good, safe operating condition and is utilized according to process specifications.
• Conducting literature research to help solve problems experienced in the foundry.
• Reporting to the store man when raw materials are running out.
• House keeping
• Adhere to Health and safety policy of the company
• Produce quality work
• Perform additional tasks over and above the specific tasks employed for, from time to time

Education/Qualifications / Experience / Skill

• Matric/ N2 plus
• Formal Tertiary qualification- National diploma in physical metallurgy or an equivalent qualification.
• Computer Literacy
• Must have at least 3 years experience in same or similar role.
• Experience in same or similar industry.
• Basic knowledge of the product range will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills.
• Always maintain a clean and organized work area.

Main Behavioral Attributes

• Good Communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Highly Focused.
• High sense of Customer care.
• Multi-tasking and dependability.
• Dependability.

Please note: * Should you feel that you match the above criteria and would like to apply for the position, please send your CV to the Human Resources Department or email

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