Production Operator Tapper (Fixed Term)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the Furnace to recover molten product.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Tapping:

• Prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material
• Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product
• Open the taphole by means of a taphole drill and lancing
• Maintain the taphole with the drill rod
• Close the taphole by means of a mud gun or manually
• Prepare slag skimming area
• Casting of the taphole

Furnace Floor:

• Cleaning of the gooseneck
• Preparation of sand seal of gooseneck
• Housekeeping
• Casting inspection floor
• Unblock chute
• Loading coke in the furnace

Material Handling:

• Sling equipment
• Direct the operation of an overhead crane
• Handle a load by means of an overhead crane

Casting:

• Prepare metal casting and slag runners

Sampling:

• Take metal and slag samples
• Submission of samples to Laboratory with sample ticket

Reporting:

• Update the tapping log sheets and the MES system
• Ad hoc tasks to be performed as per requirement

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Shifts

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Computer Literate (MS Office)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Furnace and plant environment

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 year relevant experience

Additional qualifications:

• Overhead Crane License
• Forklift License

Closing Date: 02 September 2026