Furnace Operator - Brackenfell, South Africa - Compass Glass

Compass Glass
Compass Glass
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Brackenfell, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description
An opportunity exists in the toughening department for an assertive - self-motivated individual, as a furnace Operator.


Requirements:


  • Grade 12 and an individual studying towards mechanical engineering
  • Glass Knowledge highly advantageous
  • 35 Years' experience in Manufacturing facility
  • Critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
  • Physically able & fit to perform the function
  • Computer literate
  • Willing & able to work overtime & weekends and shifts as required
  • Technical knowledge
  • Own reliable Transport

Responsibilities (not inclusive):


Assist the BU Leader:

  • Plan processing and manufacture to achieve highest efficiency, in accordance with Production Plan
  • Plan the processing and manufacture taking constraints into consideration
  • Measure hourly throughputs against targets.
  • Race through replacements for that day, in accordance with Production Plan
  • Inspect quality of incoming product and reject if required.
  • If quality of incoming product meets standards, place into Production process
  • Inspect outgoing product and sign over to customer BU
  • Measure poor quality as a percentage and look at and improve ways to reduce this figure
  • Understand constraints on throughput
  • Actively find ways of reducing these constraints and discuss with BU Leader
  • Understand the unit's inefficiencies and find ways of improving these.
  • Housekeeping and Safety
  • Ensure the unit operates safely and maintains good housekeeping
  • Perform inspections of machinery and equipment in accordance with inspection and maintenance schedules
  • Carry out Operator Maintenance of machinery and equipment as required and in accordance with maintenance schedules
  • Undertake training where required
  • Learn how to operate all machinery and equipment at relevant BU's
  • Assist in developing and implementing processes to promote Production efficiency and quality
  • Provide training to colleagues/team where required

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Brackenfell,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


Education:


  • High School (matric) (required)

Experience:


  • Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
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