African Foundries Limited (AFL) was established to support the accelerating growth in Nigeria by making the country self-reliant for steel rebars and eliminating its dependence on imported rebars. AFL is set up to reach a 0.5 million-ton per year capacity for high strength rebars and allied products.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Teemer Man
Location: Ogijo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
Reports To: Shift I/C – CCM
Brief Job Description with Purpose of role
- As a Teemer man, you will be responsible for handling the teeming process in Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) operations.
- Your key responsibilities will include ensuring smooth and efficient casting operations, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety and quality standards.
- You will play a crucial role in managing ladle flow, controlling casting parameters, and ensuring defect-free billet production.
Key Responsibilities
Teeming and Casting Operations:
- Operate and control the teeming process during CCM operations.
- Ensure defect-free billet casting through proper temperature and flow control.
- Monitor casting parameters and adjust as required for smooth operations.
Slide Gate and Ladle Management:
- Operate and maintain theSlide Gate mechanismto regulate molten metal flow.
- Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of ladle refractory systems.
- Perform Oxygen Lancing in Ladle Slide Gate nozzles to ensure smooth metal flow.
Quality & Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs)for teeming operations.
- Ensure safety compliance during handling of molten metal.
- Conduct regular temperature measurements of molten metal to maintain casting quality.
Breakdown Handling & Preventive Maintenance:
- Identify and troubleshoot CCM casting issues related to teeming operations.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to resolve Slide Gate and ladle refractory problems.
- Keep detailed records of operational parameters and maintenance activities.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Academic qualification:
- HND / B.Eng. in Mechanical / Metallurgy Engineering.
- Hands on Experience on the job is amust
- Science graduates with relevant experience may also apply.
Experience:
- Min 10 years Experience as Teemer Man
Core Functional Experience:
- Independent Casting: Should be able to cast heat independently, ensuring smooth operations.
- Slide Gate Mechanism: Expertise in Slide Gate operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ladle Refractory Operation: Understanding of ladle refractory maintenance and performance optimization.
- Temperature Measurement: Knowledge of temperature measurement techniques for molten metal.
- Oxygen Lancing: Experience in Oxygen Lancing for Ladle Slide Gatenozzle maintenance and opening.