Production Operator Tapper (Fixed Term) (Limpopo)
Samancor Chrome · Limpopo
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- To safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the Furnace to recover molten product.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
- Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements SHEQ Toolbox
CUSTOMERS
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Tapping
- Prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material
- Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product
- Open the taphole by means of a taphole drill and lancing
- Maintain the taphole with the drill rod
- Close the taphole by means of a mud gun or manually
- Prepare slag skimming area
- Casting of the taphole
Furnace Floor
- Cleaning of the gooseneck
- Preparation of sand seal of gooseneck
- Housekeeping
- Casting inspection floor
- Unblock chute
- Loading coke in the furnace
Material Handling
- Sling equipment
- Direct the operation of an overhead crane
- Handle a load by means of an overhead crane
Casting
- Prepare metal casting and slag runners
Sampling
- Take metal and slag samples
- Submission of samples to Laboratory with sample ticket
Reporting
- Update the tapping log sheets and the MES system
- Ad hoc tasks to be performed as per requirement
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Overtime
- Shifts
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Safety Awareness
- Initiative
- Managing Work
- Results Orientation
- Work Standards
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Contributing to team Success
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
Job Skills
- Required training as per training matrix
- Computer Literate MS Office
Knowledge
- Demonstrate an understanding of Furnace and plant environment
Requirements
Minimum qualifications
- Grade 12/N3
- 1 year relevant experience
Additional qualifications
- Overhead Crane License
- Forklift License
Closing Date: 02 September 2026