Operator: Furnace

Weir Minerals; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Operator for Furnace and Ladle Maintenance in Gqeberha. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and replacing furnace linings, committing to a zero-harm culture. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and Matric or equivalent. Join a diverse team dedicated to sustainable mining operations.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the lining of furnaces and ladles according to the required schedule.
• Make necessary repairs inline with best practice.
• Breakout and install new linings as required.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors.

Skills

Inspection of furnace and ladle linings

Repair techniques

Safety compliance

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

5 years experience with relining systems

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

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 countries, 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.

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.