Crane Controller

• Accurate setup, adjustments, operation and maintenance of machinery/stands/ mechanism in the production line process
• Conduct daily inspection of relevant work area and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions
• Operate overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads
• Operate overhead crane to splice electrodes at ladle furnace department
• Operate ladle furnace
• Safely carry out lifting or transportation requests
• Check and record lifting equipment condition before use
• Report all defects to the Senior Crane Controller or Line Manager immediately
• Assist Senior Crane Controller with crane activities in the melt shop
• Maintain standard machine operating procedures when operating machinery
• General maintenance and cleaning of the work area/workstation/machine you are responsible for
• Must enforce and practice housekeeping policies
• 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

• Quality control according to set standards
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) as per tasks assigned

• Matric (Maths Compulsory)
• Overhead Crane license
• Minimum of 2 years working experience with a valid overhead crane license and in a similar environment
• Computer Literate
• Strong knowledge of machinery
• Ability to detect machine discrepancies
• Experience working in the steel industry advantageous
• 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
• Excellent time management
• 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

SA Metal Group