Operator: Press at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• To load rubber and metal in moulds and place in press machines in order to produce molded parts according to set specification

Why choose Weir: 

• Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:

• Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:

• Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities: 

Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Operation: 

• Identify workload and refer to job card to identify specific rubber and weight there off.
• Able to read drawings
• Loading and unloading of presses according to SOP standards
• Using of lifting equipment to prepare for loading of presses
• Manage and prioritize all work responsibilities

Support:

• Report any irregularities to the team leader
• Report any unsafe conditions to the shift leader
• Provide quality part to the finishing area

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications: 

• Matric Grade 12 or N3 equivalent.
• 1 years’ experience working with presses would be an added advantage.