Excavator Operator (Material Handling)
SA Metal Group
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must be able to do basic mathematical calculations to ensure correct process parameters
- Blend the scrap mix to ensure that changes are in conformance to melting specifications.
- Ability to operate excavator in confined spaces.
- Monitor the charging and melting of steel to determine conformance to melting specifications
- Operates forklift, grab and front end loader during routine performance of duties.
- Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation
- Removes billets from the production areas and ensuring proper quality checks and identification
- Conducts inspection of assigned equipment and communicates to management any machine malfunctions.
- Conduct daily inspection of relevant work areas and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions.
- Effectively operate excavator to achieve set daily targets and to minimize down time.
- Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner
- Continuously assess safe working practices and ensure that all incidents are recorded and addressed promptly.
- Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly in the melt shop fifteen minutes before the start of each shift and ensure that all issues are reported clearly.
- Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company policies
- Matric (Maths Compulsory)
- Valid Excavator License
- Minimum of 2 years working experience as an excavator operator in a similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of mobile machinery.
- Ability to detect machine discrepancies.
- Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
- Willingness to work overtime and SHIFTS
- Must consistently be conscious of and compliant with Health & Safety rules and regulations
- Good communication skills
- In good health, physically fit
- Team player
- Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills
- Concentration & Precision
- Attentive to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent standards in execution