A company is currently seeking a General Worker to support both the Maintenance Team and the Directional Drilling Team. This role involves providing effective assistance in equipment maintenance, welding, and fitting or electrical tasks while adhering to safety procedures.
- Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
Job Purpose
The General Worker will assist in maintaining equipment reliability and sustainability by performing tasks such as welding, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met.
Functional Outputs
Responsibilities include:
- Welding: Responsible for welding mining equipment using flux core methods and other welding processes.
- Equipment Operation: Safe operation of welding equipment and oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment.
- Material Handling: Cutting and pre-heating materials using oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment.
- Crane Operation: Assisting with the operation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment according to safe working procedures.
- Task Management: Completing job-specific tasks and checklists accurately.
- Safety Inspections: Conducting visual inspections to ensure safety standards are adhered to and reporting any unsafe conditions.
- Teamwork: Functioning efficiently as part of a team to achieve team goals.
- Reporting: Reporting all task activities and participating in daily morning meetings.
Job Requirements
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Grade 12/N3/NCV Level 4 or equivalent (Mathematics and Science advantageous).
- Driver’s License: Minimum Code 08 driver’s license.
- Medical Fitness: Able to obtain a medical certificate of fitness.
- First Aid Certificate: Desirable.
- Experience and Skills:
- At least 12 months of welding experience.
- Ability to safely use an angle grinder and operate a cutting torch.
- Knowledge of underground machinery (e.g., Shuttle Car, Roof Bolter, Crushers, Feeder/Feeder Breaker).
- Desirable: 12 months of plant experience and ability to use MIG welding equipment.
How to Apply
To apply for the General Worker position, please visit the company’s careers portal below: