Senior Operator (Rolling Mill)

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Steelworks is seeking a Senior Operator to support its Rolling Mill Department in Cape Town. The role involves operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and performing quality control. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong mathematical skills, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths is mandatory.
• Diploma in Engineering or studying towards one is required.
• Strong knowledge of machinery and ability to detect mechanical discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Accurate setup, operation, and maintenance of production line machinery.
• Conduct inspections and report safety issues.
• Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Knowledge of machinery

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Matric (Maths Compulsory)

Diploma in Engineering or studying towards

Job description

Job Description

SA STEELWORKS – SENIOR OPERATOR (ROLLING MILL)

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

SA Steelworks has a Senior Operator position available. The successful candidate will provide support to SA Steelworks Rolling Mill 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
• 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