Senior Operator (Meltshop)

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry seeks a Senior Operator for their Melt Shop in Cape Town. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting inspections. Ideal candidates will have a Matric qualification and a background in engineering, demonstrating precision and teamwork in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Matric required with Maths as a subject.
• Possess a diploma or actively studying engineering.
• Strong knowledge of machinery and safe operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct machine settings and operations.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of work areas.
• Monitor production processes and document issues accurately.

Skills

Basic mathematical calculations

Machinery operation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric (Maths Compulsory)

Diploma or studying towards a qualification in Engineering

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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