Samancor is hiring for an Operator Tapper. Apply Now!
Reference Number: FMT 2022 66 404
Description
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:
Comply with SHEQ Ensure requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
Customers:
Ensure customer satisfaction
Business Processes:
Housekeeping:
Ensure that all spillages on the tapfloor are cleaned after each tap
Ensure that all oxygen lance pipes, drill rods and other tapping equipments are stored in their designated areas
Ensure that taphole paste is stored properly and that mugdun is clean
Tapping:
Prepare the tapfloor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material
Ensure that there is enough sand to build the runner
Position the skimmer block in its tapping position as per SOP
Ensure that that the runner is dry and safe before tapping can start
Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product
Open the taphole by means of a taphole drill and lancing
Continuously monitor metal and slag flow and ensure that slag overflows to the slag bay and metal overflows to the casting pans by controlling the height of the metal and slag overflow
Continuously pour insulating material and poke the metal overflow to prevent it from freezing
Close the taphole by means of a mud gun or manually
Take appropriate corrective action to handle upset conditions
Monitor the condition of the skimmer block and plate and change them when necessary
Crane Operation:
Operate the overhead crane to move equipment around the tapfloor
Complete crane inspection checklist
Use sling equipment during shutdown
Casting:
Prepare casting pans as per standard
Ensure that molten metal easily flows on the casting pans
Sampling:
Take metal and slag samples
Print metal and slag ID tickets and take samples to the laboratory
Reporting:
Update the Tapping log sheets on the MES
Report any safety hazards immediately to the Shift Supervisor
Report any malfunctioning of tapping equipment immediately to the Shift Supervisor
Behavioural Competencies:
Safety Awareness
Initiative
Managing Work
Results Orientation
Work Standards
Communication
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Adhering to Values
Workplace Competencies:
Skills:
Skimmer preparation and tapping
Knowledge:
Basic Rigging/Slinging Training
Overhead Crane License
Requirements
Grade 12/N3
1 years’ relevant experience
Closing Date: 03 October 2022
Location: Witbank
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