ROLE STATEMENT
POSITION TITLE: MILCast – Production Officer
REPORTS TO: MILCast Production Supervisor
DATE: June 2012
ROLES REPORTING TO THIS ONE: Nil
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
Perform all precast concrete product manufacturing and yard duties as directed by the MILcast Production Supervisor including but not limited to preparation and
cleaning of molds, manufacture of reinforcement, pouring and stripping concrete products, operation of yard plant and equipment, assisting with loading of customer
trucks or trailers with concrete product, yard cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
KEY RESULT AREA
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
1. Preparation and stripping of –
agricultural and commercial
concrete product molds.
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Prepare and strip concrete product molds used in production of
precast agricultural and commercial concrete products; in accordance
with production guidelines and MILCast Safe Work Method
Statements (SWMS).
• Molds are stripped, cleaned and oiled in
accordance with MILCast procedures.
• Work area cleaned in preparation for re assembling
of mold and pouring of new product.
• Mold re assembled with bungs, block outs and
reinforcement in preparation for re pouring.
• Molds not required for immediate re use are
removed from the production floor to the storage
area.
2. Manufacture and installation of
reinforcement
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Check product drawing for reinforcement specification, select material
(bar, mesh or fiber).
If the drawing specifies bar reinforcement, the cogged bars are to be
pre ordered and delivered as per specification. Cogged and plain
bars are to be assembled into the reinforcement cage as per
specification and either welded or wired in to position as per
specification.
Manufacture of mesh reinforcement is manufactured on site from
commercial sheet mesh. The mesh is cut, folded and assembled in
to the reinforcement cage in accordance with the design specification.
If fiber specified, ensure the correct quantity is added to the mix and
blended before the pour.
• Reinforcement material ordered in accordance with
the product design specification.
• Reinforcement cages are manufactured in
accordance with the product specification.
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3. Pouring and curing of concrete
product
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4. Plant operation
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5. Manufacture and installation of
precast product ancillary items
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6. Other duties as required
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When concrete arrives on site review documentation to ensure
concrete strength and volume are as per order.
Ensure concrete sample taken for slump and strength testing.
Concrete to be vibrated to remove air voids during the pour in
accordance with the product specification.
All exposed concrete surfaces are to be troweled to a good finish and
a MILCast product stock code and pour date are inscribed in the wet
concrete.
The exposed concrete surfaces are covered with wet hessian during
the curing period.
When concrete product is stripped from the mold, the product is
quality inspected for cracks, voids and porosity.
Operate MILCast plant and equipment in accordance with MILCast
Guidelines and SWMS.
Maintain vigilance at all times when operating plant items in order
to ensure the safety of self and others within the work area.
Conduct the daily pre operation checks of plant and record the
checks and record in the plant log book.
Report any plant faults to the Production Supervisor who will report
the fault to the Fleet Maintenance Officer and if required; tag out the
plant item for a serious fault.
Undertake minor servicing and clean plant and equipment according
to Murray Irrigation standards and procedures to ensure that the plant
item is maintained in a good serviceable condition.
Manufacturer of rubber flap regulator control of agriculture precast
products in accordance with product specification.
Installation of contractor manufactured aluminum sliding door controls
and rubber flap regulator controls into precast products in accordance
with the product design specification.
Includes but not limited to assisting other areas of MILCast and yard
cleaning as required
• Concrete verified quantity and strength prior to
pouring.
• Concrete to be poured, vibrated and finished in
accordance with specification.
• Concrete to be cured in accordance with
specification.
• New products are inspected and classified in
accordance with MILCast quality standards.
• Plant pre operation checks are completed and
recorded in accordance with procedures.
• Plant faults are reported to the MILCast Production
Supervisor for rectification.
• Plant is operated in a safe manner at all times by
qualified plant operators or under the instruction of
a qualified plant operator.
• Regularly complete minor servicing and cleaning of
plant items.
• Ancillary items for precast products are
manufactured and installed in accordance with
product specifications.
• Willingness to assist others
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Production Officer has the freedom to act, within guidelines set by the MILCast Production Supervisor, to perform all production services as directed by the MILCast
Production Supervisor including but not limited to perform all precast concrete product manufacturing and yard duties as directed. (see Murray Irrigation Delegations of
Authority for further details).
KEY CHALLENGES
• Manufacturing Precast products in accordance with product specification.
• Maintaining quality control of manufactured products.
• Operating plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTIONS
Internal
• MILCast Operation Supervisor – to seek guidance and direction in daily activities, seek advice on production of precast products and maintenance of plant and
equipment. Other related matters associated with the operation of the MILCast production site.
• MILCast Commercial Solutions Supervisor – same as MILCast Production Supervisor
External
• Customers – limited contact to identify customer needs, to re direct customer enquiries or to offer assistance on minor issues.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Experienced in working with concrete and reinforcement.
• An understanding of precast concrete production.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with limited supervision.
• Capacity to perform the physical tasks associated with the position (heavy lifting/adverse production conditions).
• An understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of Murray Irrigation’s MILCast operating environment
• First Aid Certificate
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Confined Space Certificate
• OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW
• Crane and Forklift Licenses
• Computer Skills
POSITION DIMENSIONS
Total Staff Numbers:
0 FTE
Operating Expenditure:
$0.0M
Capital Expenditure:
$0.0M
Total Expenditure:
$0.0M
MURRAY IRRIGATION LIMITED
Murray Irrigation Limited provides irrigation water to approximately 2,350 farms owned by 1800 family farm businesses in southern NSW Murray Irrigation's area of
operation stretches from Mulwala in the east, to Moulamein in the west - over 716,000 hectares of farmland north of the Murray River.
ROLE OF DIVISION/BRANCH
MILCast is part of the Murray Irrigation Finance division and is responsible for the manufacture of precast concrete products for Murray Irrigation and for manufacture and
sale of agricultural and commercial precast products to Murray Irrigation customers.
SIGNATURES: We certify that the content of this position description is accurate:
Position holder:
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MILCast Operations Supervisor:
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Finance Manager
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