Refractory Employee Level. 4 is an employee, who performs routine duties essentially of a manual nature and to their level of skill. Exercises basic skill levels Works under direct supervision and is responsible for the quality of their own work within these parameters. Works within Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines. Will be taking structured training in the following so as to enable them to work at level 3. • Basic computer and keyboard skills • Sieving, packing and bagging • Sampling of products • Batch preparation • Sawing and fitting of ceramic pieces • Quality Control techniques • OH&S greater awareness • Basic welding Without limiting the generality of the above duties of this level will also include any of or any combination of: • Cleaning and housekeeping all areas • General ground keeping including using the appropriate tools and equipment. • Basic process work and general labouring. • Record keeping within the scope of this grade • Basic finishing skills in sawing and fitting ceramic. • Operation of a Fork Lift truck • Maintenance within statutory limits Reporting to Supervisor where more detailed maintenance is required.
Refractory Employee Level. 3 is an employee who performs work above and beyond the skills of level 4 and to their level of skill. All duties of Level 4 Works under a system of routine supervision either individually or in a team environment and is responsible for the quality of their own work within these parameters. Can carry out breakdown, routine and preventive maintenance within the scope of this grade Understands and applies Quality Control Techniques. Exercises general keyboard and computer skills. Works within Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines, actively promotes OH&S awareness and good practice and ensures that obvious hazards are remedied. Will be taking structured training so as to enable them to work at level 2. Improved computer skills Improved furnace and related equipment operations Without limiting the generality of the above duties of this level it will also include any of or any combination of: • Sawing of ceramic pieces. • Material handling and stores duties including: • Inward and outward goods • Stock control • Sieving and bagging products • General maintenance of Plant & Equipment • Basic welding skills • Competent and uses initiative in all facets of ceramic sawing and fitting and able to set up jigging for sawing under instruction. Minimum Training Requirement In addition to the skills and Training outlined for level 4, production personnel who have also successfully completed Company training in the production operation of: • Crushing • Batch preparation • Sawing of ceramics • Sieving, bagging and packing • Advanced furnace operations • Welding • Fault finding in the hydraulic systems • Electrode Changing • QA awareness
Refractory Employee Level. 2 is an employee who performs work above and beyond the skills of level 3 and to their level of skill. All duties at Level 4 and 3 Works under a system of general supervision individually or in a team environment, and can carry out breakdown, routine and preventive maintenance Understands and applies Quality Control Techniques. Exercises good inter-personal communication skills Exercise discretion within the scope of this level. Works within Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines, actively promotes OH&S awareness and good practice and assures that obvious hazards are remedied. Without limiting the generality of the above duties of this level it will also include any of or any combination of: Capable and confident of running the furnace and all related equipment in the absence of the Supervisor (Refractory Employee Level 1). Which includes: • furnace operation • changing electrodes • batch preparation • Perform repairs and maintenance work within statutory limitations. • Is competent in the sieving and bagging and packing operation • Advanced keyboard skills and computer literacy OR Competent in all facets of ceramic cutting and fitting, and checking pieces to Quality Assurance and customer specifications. Is competent at packing all SEPR Australia outgoing goods OR Mechanical and Electrical personnel who are competent in mechanical or electrical maintenance, repair and installation. Minimum Training Requirement In addition to the skills and Training outlined for level 1& 2, is undergoing Company training in: • Supervision • Quality Assurance/Quality Control best practices Would generally hold a Tradespersons Certificate in either the mechanical or electrical/ electronic stream or may hold a Tradespersons Rights Certificate. However: If the employee has been “doing the job” satisfactorily for 3 years the Tradespersons Certificate or a Tradespersons Rights Certificate is not necessarily required.
Refractory Employee Level. 1 is an employee who performs all duties of the lower levels and supervises the activities of a section or number of sections. • Works under limited supervision • Provides trade guidance and assistance • Provides training for employees at lower levels • Understands and implements QA/QC techniques • Exercises cross-skilling in technical fields • Exercises good interpersonal communication skills • Works within Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines, actively promotes OH&S awareness and good practice and assures that obvious hazards are remedied. • Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade • Supervises and performs all duties of lower levels • Understands and is competent in the complete production process. Is also competent at producing samples of product for evaluation in the XRF machine and based on the results of this test decides whether any parameters of the furnace or ancillary equipment should be changed to satisfy QA/customer specifications. Electrical personnel who are competent and understand and maintain all facets of the SCADA, PLC and electrical systems.
