Bafana Sikhosana

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

Btech Physical metallurgy

Currently studying

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.

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Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

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