SUMMARY:
Our client, in the metal recycling industry requires a Furnace Specialist to co-ordinate the furnace/ melt Shop operation by operating the electric induction furnace, providing input regarding maintenance, controlling the quality of the process and supervising staff.
POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas:
- Perform start up and cool down procedures on the furnace
- Constant monitoring of furnace parameters
- Control power to the furnace with defined curves
- Oversee the loading of raw materials into the furnace
- Operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment
- Maintain refractory installations
- Operate furnace hydraulics
- Supervise the unloading of product once sufficiently cooled
- Report defective equipment
- Adherence to Safety, Environmental and Health regulations
- Co-ordinate housekeeping duties
- Management of the Furnace equipment and operational procedures
- Manage risk by identifying potential failures and offering solutions to remedy risk
- Team supervision to ensure smooth operation of the shift
- Manage consumables and spares to ensure that production runs smoothly
- Compile shift report including general incidents and delays
- Investigate incidents and communicate findings and possible solutions timeously
- Manage quality standards in accordance with set targets and guidelines
Minimum Requirements:- Matric (Maths and Science required)
- At least 3 years furnace experience
- Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- SAQA accreditation related to furnace operations will be beneficial
- Willingness to work overtime and shifts
Competencies- Understand emergency procedures pertaining to the furnace process
- Understand the Health and Safety requirements for operating the furnace
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- In depth knowledge and experience in operating a furnace
- Ability to work in and lead a team
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- In good health, physically fit
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