We have an exciting opportunity for a Plater. The purpose of this role is to Construct, maintain, and repair metal structures and components essential for mining equipment's efficient and safe operation
Were the best in the industry.
Youll make us better.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to re-imagine mining to improve peoples lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible from mobile phones to medicines.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description
As our Plater of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Safety, Health, and Environment
- Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
- Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
- "Exemplify" all relevant safety standards and procedures as a positive example for learners to follow and prioritise in their work practices.
- Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
- Performance and Delivery
- Work with various types of metal, such as steel or aluminium, and use cutting tools to shape the metal plates according to the required dimensions and specifications.
- Use welding techniques to join metal plates, creating the structural components of metal structures.
- Assemble the fabricated metal plates into larger structures or other industrial components while ensuring proper alignment and fit of the plates during assembly.
- Apply protective coatings to metal surfaces to prevent corrosion and extend the lifespan of mining equipment and structures.
- Install fabricated components within larger structures, ensuring the plates are securely positioned and aligned according to the design.
- Handover: Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.
- Equipment Maintenance:
- Service and maintain equipment as required, using relevant job cards to achieve optimal functionality within the section and maintain cost-effectiveness.
- The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
- Read equipment drawings to enable proper servicing and functioning and mark all pieces and equipment when working and when completed to alleviate technical queries.
- Execute work according to Operating Model standards and procedures.
- Complete job cards thoroughly and return them on time.
- Keep all toolboxes and tools in clean and sound condition.
- Brazing, Soldering and Gouging:
- Clean the area before brazing and soldering.
- Consider the effects of temperature and time on the quality of the end product.
- Comply with all procedures to ensure safety and optimal results.
- Conduct gouging according to correct procedures and based on the necessary precautions to ensure that the process is conducted safely and efficiently.
- Assistance and Practices:
- Assist supervisor and co-workers when required within company policies, procedures, and guidelines to enhance teamwork objectives.
- Advice on all maintenance-related matters and tactics to concerned parties proactively aligned with best practices and within agreed-upon timeframes to avoid possible problems and uplift the competence base
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical
- Trade Certificate as a Plater
- SA Drivers Licence
- 2 years of operational experience as a Plater.
- Knowledge of safety standards.
- Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
- Understanding of lock-out procedures.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.
We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
