Excavator Operator (Material Handling)

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR - SA STEELWORKS

The Group has an Excavator Operator position available. The successful candidate 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
• 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 License
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as an excavator operator 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