Job Description

Operator: Furnace and Ladle Maintenance

Weir Minerals
Port Elizabeth
Onsite /Shift



Purpose of Role: Responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing furnace and ladle linings, ensuring equipment availability inline with production requirements.



Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting.



An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.



Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.



Key Responsibilities:

Inspection: Inspect the lining of furnaces and ladles according to the required schedule, ensuring they are safe to use prior to production startup. Repair: Make necessary repairs inline with best practice to prolong the service life of the lining of the unit. Replacement: Breakout and install new linings as required. Perform sinter melt operation in accordance with best practice and Standard Operating Procedures. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.


Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above. 5 years experience in relining induction furnaces, bottom pour and tea-pot ladle systems. Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid forklift license (Advantageous). Overhead crane license (Advantageous). Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.


Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.




Compensation: (Where compensation on the job posting is required)



Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.



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