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Hose Builder

By Weir Minerals

Dead Line: May 7, 2022

Carries out rubber lining and hose making processes according to standard safety procedures. Fabricates and process metal and rubber components in accordance with specified instructions. 
 
Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities
 
Including but not limited to:
 
  • Interprets drawings, sketches and other written instructions to fabricate metal components as required
  • Operates machines including drill press, band saw, lathe and roller to shape and form metal and rubber
  • Under general direction, prepare pipes, tanks, and other vessels for application of rubber lining by rolling or painting interior surfaces and ensuring the sandblasting has been completed appropriately
  • Apply rubber to the interior surfaces by following instructions, drawings and sketches
  • Uses a layout table to accurately layout components according to the specified tolerances on a blueprint drawing
  • Other duties may be assigned
 
Health & Safety: Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
 
  • Able to work in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves and others
  • Able to demonstrate compliance to company safety procedures and legal obligations
  • Recognise and report and resolve hazards identified
  • Confidence and ability to intervene on practices deemed to be unsafe
  • Engage and promote a zero harm culture
  • Be aware of physical limitations based upon job requirements
 
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
 
Education and/or Experience:
  • Has attained a High School diploma. The ideal incumbent would also have additional education or experience as a millwright, fabricator, or another related trades diploma.
  • As an entry-level apprentice, it would be beneficial to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.                             
 
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
 
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
 
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
Other Skills:
Must have thorough knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints as well as knowledge of measurement tools (e.g. tape measure, square, calipers). Ability to read and understand welding procedures and use them in practical application.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions, particularly extreme heat during summer months. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protective Equipment is required including steel toed boots, welding helmet, and safety glasses.
 
Core Competencies
 
Safety and Security - Follows all safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
 
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistent at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
 
Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction ; takes responsibility for own actions ; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time and/or notifies the appropriate person when required with an alternate plan.
 
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
 

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