C31 Overhead Crane Operator x 12

Pro Tem Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled crane operator to ensure optimal safety and efficiency in a dynamic production environment. This role involves operating overhead cranes, adhering to strict safety regulations, and managing the handling of scrap materials and molten metal. The ideal candidate will demonstrate precision in controlling high-temperature liquid steel and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Join this innovative team and contribute to a vital production process while ensuring the highest safety standards are met. If you are passionate about operational excellence and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience operating overhead cranes in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead crane safely and efficiently for production tasks.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Crane Operation

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Magnet Crane

Job description

Operating the overhead Crane effectively and with optimal Safety at all times ensuring the Productivity and efficiency of the department in regards to constant production work flow.

Responsibilities:

• Exposure to Heat;
• Exposure to Dust;
• Exposure to Smoke;
• Exposure to Confined Space (Crane Cabin).
• Ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is utilized at all times;
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety rules and regulations;
• Ensure adherence to the rules and regulations as documented within the company’s policies and code of conduct;
• Participate in flexibility training initiatives;
• Handle and feed scrap to the furnace floor and vibrio feeder;
• Feed the magnet at the time that the tornado hood is open;
• Feed and push different types of scrap into the furnace using the magnet crane;
• Feed ferrous alloys and DRIS / Sponge iron into the furnace;
• Clean leftover scrap and all debris and non-metal on furnace platform using the magnet crane;
• Clean the pit side scrap spillages using the magnet crane;
• Report all breakdowns to Maintenance department and Management immediately;
• Communicate all necessary requirements between Melter and First-hand operator;
• Control and effectively handle the high temperature liquid steel in ladle from Furnace to CCM with precise operational ability and control;
• Re-furnace the liquid metal into the furnace in a controlled manner;
• Tilt the ladle for de-slagging and lance cleaning;
• Handle the Tundish and ladle activities with crane;
• Erect, remove, and fit heavy-duty machines using the cranes with precise operational ability and control within the Furnace and CCM Departments;
• Continuously lift scrap to the furnace floor;