Furnace Operator -Toughened - Cape Town

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

Operating the glass tempering/toughening furnace, ensuring that production and quality targets are met.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and measure incoming glass accurately with a tape measure
• Inspect all incoming glass for irregular breaks, scratches and uneven edges.
• Review process instructions in the job card and drawings
• Perform routine maintenance on the furnace (cleaning the rollers) before toughening
• Start machine to verify setups and adjust machine controls to alter temperature, alignment, speed and pressure as per glass type
• Toughen glass according to daily production plan received from the supervisor
• Properly make substance changes and convection adjustments to tempering furnace when needed without causing quality issues
• Read and fill out proper documentation (hard copies and electronically)
• Observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Maintain daily production record such as quantity, dimensions, square meters, cubic meters and material type by means of a standardised production sheet
• Scan and confirm every good glass before sending to the next station and scrap rejected glass in order to make replacement
• Put the right stamp/logo at the right position on the glass before toughening as per customer product specifications
• Ensure that the work is done according to the furnace standard operating procedure
• Sign off  job card after completing the job
• Ensure that glass test pieces are toughened every 1 hour as well as when switching to a new substance
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized area at all times
• Properly handle all chemical within safety guidelines
• Help out with other production/operations duties depending on glass production requirement

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Matric

EXPERIENCE

1 year glass processing experience

SAP

SKILLS

High sense of emergency

Good analytical and numerical skills

Computer literacy

Ability to rea, understand and understand 2D drawings

Proficient un the proper use of precision measuring equipment

Basic understanding of the mechanical/ electrical operating system of a cutting machine

ATTRIBUTES

Self-motivating and independent starter

High energy to work in a fast pace environment

Mobility – ability to travel to work

Ability to work under pressure

Complete today’s work today

Deadline Driven and planning ability