Job Summary
POSITION: Pattern Maker DEPARTMENT: Pattern Shop REPORTING TO: Foundry Manager MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Gr. 12 (with Mathematics) preferred • Trade Certificate as a Pattern Maker MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of 2 years working as an Artisan in the industry after achieving a Trade Certificate SPECIFIC SKILLS • Verbal and written Communication skills in English as a minimum. Afrikaans an advantage • Able to interpret Engineering drawings • Knowledge of wood cutting machines and equipment • Knowledge of Foundry production • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Excellent Attention to Detail • Strong numeracy skills • Use of measuring equipment related to Pattern Making • Ability to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision • Work shifts and overtime when required SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Safety & operational inspection of equipment prior to use • Use of general hand tools & checking for damage • Use conventional wood cutting machines • Interpretation of engineering drawings • General pattern maintenance • Check incoming pattern equipment/patterns/castings to drawings • Fitting & maintenance of pattern identification • Repair & modify old patterns & produce new patterns as deemed necessary • Pattern assembly & finishing • Fitting of running & feeding systems • Assist in the fitting of cores & closing in the Foundry • Oversee trials & supervise closing of moulds in Foundry • Ensure identification, running systems & feeding aides are correct before clearing patterns for production • Work to production plan & achieve planned targets • Work in accordance with HR, Quality & SHE Policies • Carry out any other work, within reason, as per Supervisor’s instructions Female Applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Should you not receive a response to your application within 15 work days after the closing date, please consider it to be unsuccessful. Please forward your updated CV with supporting documents relevant to the position to: jill@kewfoundries.co.zaAbout
KEW Foundries has over 100 years experience in the foundry and engineering industry, specialising in a wide range of small to large castings in Grey and SG Iron. The company offers an extensive range of hand-moulded castings with the production of sophisticated castings up to 7 000 kg and mass weight castings up to 7 500 kg. Additionally, KEW Foundries is the only supplier of cast headgear sheave wheels in Africa and can machine head gear sheave wheel assemblies up to 7,1 metre outside diameter. KEW Foundries has its own extensive foundry and engineering capabilities and offers an on-site laboratory, testing facilities, machine shop, design and draughting facilities, so that work can be completed efficiently and effectively. Occupying 60 000 m² of facilities on a 13 hectare (32 acre) property within the city itself, KEW Foundries’ factory site is strategically based on the national grid creating fast and efficient access to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban, which ensures fast movement of exports. Operating its own fleet of vehicles also ensures timeous local deliveries. Besides good delivery times, KEW Foundries is well-known for its quality.
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