MFC Production Operator Plant (Crusher) (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist with safely crushing and screening final product. To inspect the plant and material for deviations, to take samples and to discharge bins onto the tractors on a shift basis.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

•  Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox) 
•  Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards
•  Ensure conformance with quality and environmental standards
•  Ensure that OHSA safety and health standards are maintained

CUSTOMERS 

•  Ensure Customer Satisfaction  

BUSINESS PROCESSES 
Crushing:

•  Inspect plant during operation to ensure that conveyors and screens are not overloaded or damaged
•  Inspect pre-break areas for quality and sizing 
•  Ensure material is stockpiled in the correct bunkers 
•  Ensure screen panels are in good condition for correct product sizing 
•  Ensure that material is crushed and screened to correct size 
•  Ensure that there are no excessive slag and/ or foreign objects in final product
•  Take final product samples during crushing 
•  Collect crusher plant samples, submit and scan in at the Laboratory
•  Monitor chips plant product bins and discharge onto tractor 
•  Temperature scanning of ingots
•  Empty sample bins with Forklift
•  Ensure conformance with quality and environmental standards 
•  Inspect crushed materials for quality deviations e.g., sizing and contamination
•  Assist with crushing process where required 

Low Level Maintenance:

•  Unblock blockages 
•  Ensure good housekeeping in the plant 
•  Inspect equipment for defects e.g., guarding, conveyors, screens, chutes and skirtings
•  Operate the crane/ hoists - when required 

Reporting:

•  Report material quality, sizing and plant performance to the Coordinator during shift

General:

•  Work shifts and overtime when needed

 Any other related tasks required for example:

•  Ad hoc work with Crane / Forklift
•  Collections / deliveries from / to other departments
•  Ad hoc admin etc.

Requirements
Minimum qualifications:

•  Grade 12 or N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Language subjects)

Advantageous:

•  Experience of the plant, raw and final materials
•  Basic Production Skills Programme
•  Valid driver’s license (minimum B/ Code 8) 
•  Crane licence
•  Forklift licence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Safety Awareness
•  Initiative
•  Managing Work
•  Results Orientation
•  Work Standards
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Communication
•  Adaptability
•  Contributing to Team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 
Skills: 

•  Microsoft Office 
•  Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, MES, LMS) 
•  Good Coordination Skills (Hand/eye and foot)

Knowledge: 

•  Demonstrate an understanding of product identification and quality

Closing date: 15 May 2024