Assistant Metallurgist

Recruiter:

Execustaff Recruiting Services

Job Ref:

JHB000202/JVDW

Date posted:

Monday, December 8, 2025

Location:

Brits, South Africa

Salary:

R22 000 Basic

SUMMARY:
A Manufacturing concern is seeking an Assistant Metallurgist.
Grade 12 + a Diploma in Metallurgical Discipline required.

Key Competencies:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to follow directions, meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks
- Ability to read and understand measurements and scales, execute testing standards and apply metallurgical concepts
- Possess acumen on metallography, microstructures and mechanical testing
- Attention to detail and dependable attendance
- Good written skills with the ability to compose lab reports
- Discipline to work independently
- Demonstrated leadership

POSITION INFO:
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct materials testing using various methods that meet customer specifications for production evaluation of iron components.
- Have a basic understanding of the concepts, practices, procedures and testing equipment in the metallurgical lab.
- Perform evaluation of test results and report information to the Production Manager.
- Complete testing assignments in accordance with instructions and record results.
- Collect and store all test data as required. Prepare clearly written lab reports.
- Ensure testing and reports are completed by the established deadlines.
- Issue material certificates for components approval and dispatching.
- Verify the assigned testing equipment has been calibrated. Arrange calibration with outside vendors when needed.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot testing errors when encountered.
- Maintain equipment, machinery, and components. Identify machines or parts that need to be replaced. Notify the Production Manager of any machine issues.
- Conduct defect analysis on defective components/ out of specification part analysis on parts produced out of specification and timeously issue metallurgical report.
- Comply with all safety rules and regulations. Follow the safety manual guidelines and discuss any perceived job hazards with the Production Manager and SHE officer before issues arise.
- Comply with all quality management system requirements
- Oversee Spectro operators and machinery and report any issues to the Production Manager.
Stand in for the Production Manager when absent; this includes overseeing the metallurgical laboratory and attending required meetings.
- Any other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time.

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