Technician: Lab
Weir Minerals HBF
Port Elizabeth
Onsite/Shift
Purpose of Role:
The Foundry Inspector ensures manufacturing processes comply with set specifications and standards through inspections and effective quality assurance systems. The role involves identifying nonconformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions. By working closely with Production and Technical teams, the Inspector supports continuous improvement to reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organisation dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting, and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It is a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Quality Assurance: Perform routine foundry sand testing at designated points in the sand plant and report results for AFS, Fines, Strength and LOI. Assist with weekly Mixer calibration. Perform routine metallurgical testing (including sample preparation) and analysis on castings and in-process samples as required. Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated, well-maintained, and operates in compliance with safety standards. Identify non-conforming materials and report any deviations or equipment irregularities immediately.
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Assist in preliminary investigations of sand quality issues by rechecking samples, verifying procedures, and confirming test conditions. Support investigations into casting defects from a metallurgical perspective.
Documentation: Record and document test results accurately. Completion of mechanical and heat certificates and other QA records.
Compliance: Perform testing in accordance with relevant internal procedures and industry standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to sand control, metal quality, and laboratory practices.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
National Diploma or BTech Degree in Metallurgy Engineering, 12 to 24 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in industrial or production laboratory.
Strong understanding of steel/alloy composition, physical metallurgy, and mechanical testing.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately.
Good numerical and recording skills for test results and log sheets.
Attention to detail and methodical working approach.
Excellent computer literacy (Microsoft Office, especially Excel).
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with the purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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