Laboratory Furnace Operator

Recruiter

Mertech Marine (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref

265430

Date posted

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Location

Gqeberha, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Perform start up and cool down procedures on the furnaces Constant monitoring of furnaces parameters Control power to the furnace with defined curves Oversee the loading of raw materials into the furnace Operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment Operate furnace hydraulics Supervise the unloading of product once sufficiently cooled Report defective equipment Adherence to Safety, Environmental and Health regulations Coordinate housekeeping duties Management of the Furnace equipment and operational procedures Manage risk by identifying potential failures and offering solutions to remedy risk Manage consumables and spares to ensure that production runs smoothly Compile shift report including general incidents and delays Investigate incidents and communicate findings and possible solutions timeously Manage quality standards in accordance with set targets and guidelines Knowledge in gas release and management of this during melts Oxygen free melting Casting materials in small and batch form Granulation of materials Understanding of alloys and reaction in melting processes