METAL PROCESSING SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION
- Conduct specialized technical assessments of metal processing methods involving ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including recycled insulated copper and aluminium, to determine suitable processing techniques and improve material recovery efficiency.
- Analyse metal processing parameters, material characteristics and production conditions to identify technical issues affecting processing performance, metal quality and manufacturing consistency.
- Develop and recommend specialized metal processing procedures and technical solutions to improve the efficiency and reliability of copper and aluminium ingot production and other metal manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate the technical performance and processing capabilities of metal processing machinery and equipment, identifying process-related limitations and recommending appropriate technical modifications and improvements.
- Provide expert technical guidance on metal fabrication, welding applications and material processing requirements to address complex manufacturing issues and improve production process reliability.
- Establish and enhance technical processing standards, troubleshooting methodologies and quality assessment procedures, while transferring specialized technical knowledge and process expertise to local technical personnel.
- Conduct technical evaluations of metal material characteristics and processing compatibility to recommend appropriate processing methods for different grades and compositions of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Analyse processing defects, material inconsistencies and metallurgical variations to determine their root causes and recommend corrective technical solutions.
- Review and optimize metal processing sequences, including material preparation, heating, forming and subsequent processing stages, to improve manufacturing efficiency and product consistency.
- Develop technical recommendations for improving the recovery and processing of insulated copper and aluminium materials, taking into consideration material composition, contamination levels and processing limitations.

REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Processing Technology or other relevant technical disciplines.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in metal processing, metal fabrication, metal manufacturing or related industrial production technologies.
- Strong technical knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metal materials, metal processing methods, welding applications and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating metal processing conditions, analysing material characteristics and resolving complex technical issues affecting production performance and product quality.