Assistant: Casting

The Weir Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking an Assistant: Casting in Johannesburg. The role involves preparing moulds on the casting bay for effective execution of casting operations. The ideal candidate should have a Matric certificate and relevant experience in casting operations. Responsibilities include operating cranes, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring the quality of moulds. Join a company committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• 12 to 24 months of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety culture.
• Control moulds and maintain temperatures.
• Operate crane and maintain the casting bay.

Skills

Mould control and arrangement

Clamping and sealing of moulds

Mould inspection

Operation of crane

De-slagging furnaces

Valid forklift license

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

12 to 24 months related experience

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Title - Assistant: Casting

Weir Minerals

Isando

Onsite

Purpose of Role:

To prepare moulds on the casting bay ready for casting.

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 b e y ou rself and b elong : 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:

Safety First:

o Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Technical:

o Mould control and arrangement

o Clamping and sealing of moulds

o Mould inspection

o Control of pouring sheets and temperatures

o Prepare ladles

Operation:

o Operate crane

o De-slag furnaces

o Maintain 5’s on the casting bay

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

· Matric (Grade 12); or 12 to 24 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license. Valid forklift license. Overhead crane license

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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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page .

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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