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Weir is contributing towards skills development in South Africa, by providing opportunities to school leavers and unemployed youth to enter a four-year apprentice programme in the following trade:

• Moulding (Gqeberha)
• Millwright (JHB)

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric with Maths and Science above 60%
• N3 in the Mechanical trade – passed all subjects above 60 percent
• Or NCV Level 4 in the mechanical trades, passed all subjects at 60 % and above
• Local Requirement: Applicants must have a letter from the Chief or municipal letter with accompanying affidavit that they reside no further than a 50 Km radius from the specific branch.
• Preference will be given to EE candidates in line with our EE and Skills plans

Key Tasks:

Including but not limited to:

• Moulding, stripping, painting and closing of copes and drags
• Prepare moulds, cores, core boxes and repair surface imperfections
• Insert applicable cores in the mould
• Ensure moulds are clean before closing
• Close moulds according to specifications
• Calibration of sand and chemicals
• Ensure that consumable stock items are maintained and report low stock levels to the Foreman
• Move assembled moulds to designated areas
• Stack items in allocated areas and in a safe manner
• Achieve set production targets
• Perform TPM checklists
• Always adhere to Company policies and procedures, standard operating procedures and work instructions (SOPs and WI)
• Operate machines / equipment in accordance with safe work instructions
• Always work according to efficiency standards
• Identify any potential hazards and risks and report to the Shift Leaders
• To adhere to required protective clothing rules and ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times
• Attend compulsory safe start / green are meetings at the beginning of every shift
• Adherence to quality control as per work instructions

Minimum Skills/Abilities:

• Adhere to principles and values – Weir Values
• Maintaining of a high level of Integrity
• Agility / effectively dealing with change
• High level of enthusiasm and results driven
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking
• Accurate and reliable – attention to detail
• Effective decision-making skills
• Effective time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate

How to Apply

• Apply Online for the Weir Moulding Apprenticeship Programme in Gqeberha
• Apply Online for the Weir Millwright Apprenticeship Programme in Johannesburg

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