Senior Operator - Meltshop (Mobile Machinery)

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Steelworks in Cape Town invites applications for a Senior Operator in the Meltshop. The role involves operating mobile machinery, blending scrap, and monitoring melting processes to meet specifications. A skills test is required and only candidates with at least 70% will be considered.

The position is shift-based with a strong emphasis on safety and quality checks. Applicants should have 2+ years in a similar environment and valid licenses for Excavator, Grab, FEL and Forklift, plus maths

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar metals/machining environment preferred.
• Must hold valid licenses for Excavator, Grab, FEL and Forklift.
• Sound understanding of safety rules and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Operate various mobile machinery in the meltshop as per shift instructions.
• Blend scrap and control melting parameters within specifications.
• Monitor charging and melting processes and ensure quality checks.
• Inspect equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Conduct daily site inspections and maintain safe working conditions.
• Assist with handovers and comply with OHSA and company policies.
• Support a proactive, safety‑driven work environment.

Skills

Matric (Maths compulsory)

2 years experience in similar env

Mobile machinery

Excavator license

Grab license

FEL license

Forklift license

Health & Safety awareness

Shift work

Education

Matric (Maths compulsory)

Tools

Excavator

Grab

FEL

Forklift

Job description

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 minimise 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 detect machine discrepancies.
• 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
• Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills
• Concentration & Precision
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent standards in execution

• 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.