Furnace Tapping Operator

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. is seeking a skilled operator to safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the furnace to recover molten product.

The role requires strict adherence to SHEQ requirements and active participation in safety and housekeeping tasks on the casting and tapping areas. Key duties include operating the overhead crane, preparing metal casting and slag runners, sampling products, and logging activities in the MES system.

Qualifications

• Required training as per training matrix.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Furnace and plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material.
• Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product.
• Open the taphole by means of a taphole drill and lancing.
• Maintain the taphole with the drill rod.
• Close the taphole by means of a mud gun or manually.
• Prepare slag skimming area.
• Housekeeping on the casting and tapping areas.
• Direct the operation of an overhead crane.
• Handle a load by means of an overhead crane.
• Prepare metal casting and slag runners.
• Take metal and slag samples and submit to Laboratory with ticket.
• Update tapping log sheets and the MES system.
• Ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Initiative

Managing Work

Results Orientation

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Contributing to team Success

Job description

Samancor Chrome Ltd. is seeking a skilled operator to safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the furnace to recover molten product.

The role requires strict adherence to SHEQ requirements and active participation in safety and housekeeping tasks on the casting and tapping areas. Key duties include operating the overhead crane, preparing metal casting and slag runners, sampling products, and logging activities in the MES system.