Senior Operator - Meltshop (Mobile Machinery)

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 300 000 - 460 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SA Metal Group has a Senior Operator position in the Meltshop (Mobile Machinery) at SA Steelworks in the Cape Town area. The role involves operating various mobile machinery, following melting specifications, and ensuring safety and efficiency in a high‑volume melt shop.

Applicants must have Matric with Maths, valid excavator, grab, FEL and forklift licenses, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Overtime and shift work are required, with a strong focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Matric (Maths compulsory).
• Valid Excavator, Grab, FEL and Forklift license.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mobile machinery.
• 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.
• In good health, physically fit.

Responsabilités

• Operate various mobile machinery to support meltshop operations.
• Monitor and assist melting process while maintaining safety standards.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report malfunctions.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safe working conditions in the melt shop.
• Coordinate with team to meet shift targets and handover requirements.

Connaissances

Mobile machinery knowledge

Work under pressure

Overtime & shifts

Formation

Matric (Maths compulsory)

Outils

Excavator license

Grab license

FEL license

Forklift license

Description du poste

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

Senior Operator - Meltshop (Mobile Machinery)

SA STEELWORKS – SENIOR OPERATOR (MELTSHOP)

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

SA Steelworks has a Senior Operator position available. The successful candidate will provide support to SA Steelworks Meltshop Department by operating various mobile machinery. 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
• Blend the scrap mix to ensure that changes are in conformance to melting specifications.
• Ability to operate excavator in confined spaces.
• Monitor the charging and melting of steel to determine conformance to melting specifications
• Operates forklift, grab and front end loader during routine performance of duties
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation
• Removes billets from the production areas and ensuring proper quality checks and identification
• Conducts inspection of assigned equipment and communicates to management any machine malfunctions.
• Conduct daily inspection of relevant work areas and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions.
• Effectively operate excavator to achieve set daily targets and to minimize down time.
• Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner
• Continuously assess safe working practices and ensure that all incidents are recorded and addressed promptly.
• Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly in the melt shop fifteen minutes before the start of each shift and ensure that all issues are reported clearly.
• Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company policies

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths Compulsory)
• Valid Excavator, Grab, FEL and Forklift license
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mobile machinery.
• 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
• In good health, physically fit

Attributes:

• Team player
• Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills
• Concentration & Precision
• Ability to work independently
• Please note that you will be required to pass a skills test to secure an interview slot.
• Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.