Job Description

SENIOR OPERATOR (MELT SHOP)

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA - CAPE TOWN

SA Steelworks has Senior Operator positions available. The successful candidates will provide support to SA Steelworks Meltshop Department. Applicants will be required to complete a skills test, only candidates with an average of 70% can successfully apply for the vacancy. (SHIFT POSITION)

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to do basic mathematical calculations to ensure correct process parameters
• Accurate setup, adjustments, operation and maintenance of machinery/stands/ mechanism in the production line process
• Conduct daily inspection of relevant work area and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions
• Maintain standard machine operating procedures when operating machinery
• General maintenance and cleaning of the work area/workstation you are responsible for

• Must enforce and practice housekeeping policies

• Effectively monitor production process
• Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner

• Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly and that all issues are reported clearly on a daily basis

• Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and

Company policies

• Quality control according to set standards
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) as per tasks assigned

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths Compulsory)
• Diploma or studying towards a qualification in Engineering
• Computer Literate
• Strong knowledge of machinery
• Ability to detect machine discrepancies
• Previous experience operating FEL / Forklift / Grab advantageous
• Experience working in the steel industry advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Willingness to work overtime and SHIFTS
• Must consistently be conscious of and compliant with Health & Safety rules and regulations
• Good communication skills
• In good health, physically fit

Attributes:

• Team player
• Concentration & Precision
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently

Excellent standards in execution

Skills

Communication Multitasking Producing

Industries

Manufacturing Production Construction

SA Metal Group