Fettler

Fettler

Division (Weir Minerals HBF)

Port Elizabeth

Onsite /Shift

Purpose of Role: To remove runners and risers and fettle to appropriate quality standards cast surfaces.

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:

• Adherence to safety inspection of machines / equipment as per safe work instructions
• Operate machines / equipment in accordance with safe work instructions
• Perform TPM checklists
• Notch runners and risers
• Knock out runners and risers
• Fettle and or grind castings according to the work instructions requirements
• Collect runners and risers in correct material bins
• Move fettled castings to designated areas
• Adherence to quality control as per work instructions 
• Report non-conformances and communicate suggestions for improvement to the Foreman
• Identify any potential hazards and risks
• To adhere to required protective clothing rules and ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times
• Report unsafe conditions to Foreman
• Maintain demarcation lines in area of work
• Stack items in allocated areas and in a safe manner
• Attend compulsory safe start / green are meetings at the beginning of every shift
• Adherence to all statutory HSE and housekeeping / 5S requirements
• Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12); or 12 to 24 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid forklift license advantageous.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate.

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