Bafana Sikhosana
Plant metallurgist in SCAW METALS GROUP
Job Experience
Plant metallurgist
SCAW METALS GROUP
May 2011 to Actually working here
Lab H.O.D
? Supervision of lab-technicians
? Manage laboratory budget
? Handle new enquiries and compiling quality control plans
? Development of new processes and implementing new procedures
? Failure investigations, defect analysis and preventative actions
? Approve chemical analysis, sand analysis, sand mixer calibrations, mechanical testing and make recommendations
? Fire fighter
Foundry (Greensand & Resinbonded, Melting, Heat treatment and Fettling departments)
? Recommend pouring temperatures and knock out times
? Communicate changes from laboratory tests
? Development of new processes and implementing new procedures
? Manage charge metals, sand usage and binders
? Monitor and manage reclamation plant
? Approval of heat treatment cycles and corrective actions
? Perform furnace surveys and recommend cost effective cycles
? Scrap and defect analysis and investigation
? Implementation and monitoring of preventative actions from investigations
? Management of welding procedure specifications
? Responsible for qualifying welders and procedures
? Liaise with inspection department
? Partake in the SHE/OSH audits.
? Appointed hazardous materials champion as per Scaw Metals Fatal Risk Standards
Education
Btech Physical metallurgy
University of johannesburgCurrently studying
Languages
English
Advanced
IT skills
Microsoft office
Advanced
Sap
Advanced
Other Skills
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Career Goals
I have acquired 10 years of experience mainly in hands on production and workforce management. My objective is to build on my experience so i can be a quality assurance manager or technical manager.
Industries of interest
Areas of interest
Availability to travel and work outside the city
Yes