Metallurgical Assistant

About the role

To assist the Metallurgical Engineers with the execution of their tasks. To execute any task required by the Laboratory Manager with in your scope of work The jobs execution is within the Metallurgical testing laboratory and workshop.

Responsibilities

• Ability to handle workshop tools (band saw, milling machine, bench grinder and lathe (Wish)
• Ability to handle power tools (115 mm grinder, pencil grinder and drill) (Must)
• Corrosion Background (Wish)
• Aptitude for technical related tasks
• Ability to perform physical work in laboratory, workshop and on Synfuels site, must be able to lift equipment and samples weighing 20 kg.
• Experience working on CNC milling and lathe machines (Highly advantageous)
• Technical management of the work done by the laboratory
• Achieving the goals set for metallurgical engineering laboratory
• Maintaining systems to manage the operation of the laboratory
• Ensuring safety systems are in place
• Working independently without much supervision
• High level of integrity
• Deliver quality work
• Be able to perform mechanical testing
• Preparation of samples
• Must pass Sasol Medical Physical fitness test

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, English & Physical Science
• Code 08 driver’s license (Must)
• Apprentice Artisan Qualification (Boilermaker or fitter) (Wish)
• Specific experience required
• Practical metallurgical laboratory experience (Wish)
• Safety-orientated (Must)
• Familiarity with the operation of basic machining equipment and power tools
• Good physical health
• Ability to work under pressure