Moving the Automotive Industry Forward

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Global warming plays a major role on climate change, in some parts of the world wreaking havoc with uncontrollable veld fires, severe flooding and drought.

Automotive

The major contributing factor being high levels of carbon dioxide that is released in the atmosphere by gas emissions from internal combustion engines. A renewed focus on climate change and stricter policies are changing the way motor vehicles are being produced for the future. Manufacturers are downsizing engine size but increasing engine capacity by adding turbochargers – placing huge emphasis on the quality and surface finish requirements of engine components. The reduction in weight of alloys and material chosen poses a great challenge in the machining of these components.

Grinding Techniques – a Tyrolit company – is at the forefront of product development to support the automotive industry with class leading brands like Superflex and Andor and has the experience and expertise in providing cost effective grinding solutions to cater for the OEM automotive component and automotive reconditioning market, especially the grinding of crankshafts, brake and clutch components and the refurbishing of automotive body panels. Their local research and development facility enables them to provide the best possible product specification whilst obtaining low machining costs per unit.

Their Andor range consists of specialised precision abrasives that are suitable to a range of grinding applications within the automotive industry. These wheels are all manufactured with specialised bonding properties and proven grain combinations that allow for excellent form holding, cool grinding, high stock removal with the perfect balance of surface finish.
Specific to the automotive reconditioning market, they have products available to suit crank-and-camshaft grinding, polishing, valve seat and stem end grinding as well as the brake and clutch industry, to name but a few. They also employ the latest CNC machining which enables them to produce wheels for the gear industry with a range of modules, pressure angles and starts required for continuous generating and profile gear grinding. With the addition of Sintered Aluminum Oxide in various products, they are able to cut down on the overall production cost per unit, whilst still attaining a cool cut and good form holding on the grinding wheel.

The Superflex range carries a variety of cutting-and-grinding abrasives that have been tried and tested for over 40 years. Produced locally at their head office in Chamdor, Krugersdorp, these abrasives are manufactured with only the best raw materials to ensure optimum performance upon application.

The latest addition to their range includes the Grinding Techniques Non-Woven Abrasives, composed of abrasive grains that are fused to a three-dimensional support of nylon fibres. Uniform distribution of the abrasives combined with the softness of the material ensures a constant and consistent finish throughout the working process and product’s lifetime. Other product benefits include high ventilation to avoid overheating of the work piece surface, high flexibility and adaptability to the work piece with lower noise levels and resistance to clogging.
Non-Woven Abrasives are effective on multi-materials e.g., stainless steel, aluminium, ferrous metals and their alloys, cast iron, titanium, plastic, varnish and plasters, and available in a variety of derivates.

No tool portfolio is complete without the versatile coated abrasives range. Grinding Techniques has a diverse range from flap discs and polishing wheels to belts and fabric products. All these products were developed with cost.

efficiency, productivity, and the end-user’s comfort in mind. From coarse machining to the perfect mirror finish, they offer the optimum tool required for your application.
Partnering with Grinding Techniques and offering tailor-made products with competitive lead times and custom grinding solutions, will go a long way in moving your business forward.

For more information contact us: 011 271 6400 | info@grindtech.com | www.grindtech.com.

Production Planner

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INTRODUCTION:

A great opportunity exists within our Planning Department for an Analytical, Dynamic Production Planner with amongst others, strong Attention to Detail and Advanced Excel Skills.

Accountabilities:

• Creating of new product codes and BOM’s for manufactured products and item codes for buy outs and maintaining these
• MRP (material requirement planning) & MPS (master production schedule) to ensure proper production levels – Navision program based on demand. (sales orders/transfer orders/AMD)
• Creating new production orders to meet deadlines and ensuring that the factory has sufficient production orders.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects and reporting issues to sales department (factory walk abouts)
• Consumption of raw materials. (capturing of previous day’s production)
• Finalising production orders received from production, capturing times and closing of batches (production cost report)
• Data maintenance for items and BOMs
• Company Stock and branch transfers and yearly stock take
• Urgent orders and deadlines
• Stock levels
• Stock take figures from warehousing
• Re-order proposals to purchasing – raw/buy outs
• Confirmation of delivery dates – purchasing report
• Utilizing Q-Docs program for scanning of Manufacturing documents, stock take journals and stock adjustments
• Feedback on production queries to sales
• Daily diesel consumption and monthly usuage report
• Monthly packaging consumption
• Reporting of daily efficiencies
• Assistance to head of planning

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant qualification
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Demand and Supply Planning within an FMCG industry essential (Manufacturing)
• Experience in Procurement and Stock Control
• Demand Planning process
• Resource Planning
• Knowledge of Navision will be an advantage
• Proficient in all MS office applications especially Excel (Advanced)
• Sound knowledge of MRP/MPS
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong maths skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written commutation skills
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
• Meticulous and diligent
• Strong Business Acumen
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Work well under pressure.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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    Grinding Techniques – The Complete Foundry Offering

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    Grinding refers to the process of removing unwanted material from a workpiece with applications ranging from rough snagging and dimensioning to the development of fine finishes on a broad range of materials including ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic.

    Foundry-Application

    In most aspects, grinding is similar to milling, turning or other metal cutting operations, with the exception that grinding produces real value for a broad range of production processes.
    Grinding wheels contain many thousands of hard and tough abrasive grains that cut away tiny chips upon application as it moves against the workpiece, overall, being a more gradual, less harsh method of machining that allows for a host of variables to be controlled with a degree of precision.

    The main objective of any grinding application is to accomplish stock removal to get the raw workpiece into an intermediate size or degree of finish, where completed part tolerances and finish is usually of second concern.

    Snagging, rough grinding, swing frame, portable grinding, and steel conditioning are some of the most popular stock removal applications that will achieve maximum material removal within the shortest possible timeframe.

    In most instances, offhand applications are preferred as stock removal brings the workpiece to approximate dimensions. This application entails either the workpiece or grinder to be handheld, with the quality and quantity of grinding being left to the skill and stamina of the operator.

    Snagging, used for cleaning and dimensioning castings after they have been poured and cooled removes gates, risers, stubs, fins, parting lines and accidental surface roughness.

    For small enough castings that can be picked up and brought to the wheel, floor stand grinders are most popular, with the casting being handheld and cleaned as necessary.
    Fettling on pedestal grinding machines entail manual guiding of the workpiece to the machine-primarily with lightweight workpieces.

    Castings that are too large to be brought to the wheel, are machined on swing frame grinders, where the entire grinder is suspended on a jig over the work area and counterbalanced in order for the operator to press the wheel into the workpiece. For bulk and heavy castings, reciprocating grinding is the application of choice.

    Our locally manufactured Andor grinding wheels not only offer the best in stock removal and longevity, but also reduce operator fatigue due to their high stock removal properties.

    Another popular application used for heavy-duty jobs such as cleaning a casting or removing a large weld bead, is portable grinding where the grinder is powered by air, an electric motor or flexible shaft. In jobs where the grinding requirements are not as severe, raised hub wheels known as depressed -center wheels, are used. Applications include smoothing down flat and curved surfaces for painting and finishing, cleaning up weld lines, and smoothing corners and joints. A recessed wheel flange and the depressed centre wheel geometry facilitates a flush cut when cutting off runners and risers, leading to no additional smoothing requirements.

    Mounted grinding wheels, more commonly known as mounted points, are small grinding wheels with special shapes, permanently mounted on a steel mandrel and commonly used in foundries for cleaning and polishing difficult to reach spaces on the workpiece. Thanks to their high cutting ability, diverse shapes, and dimensions, they offer effortless grinding. Superflex mounted points boast reduced vibration and high impact resistance on application with proven longevity and maximum safety making them perfect for deburring and chamfering.

    Our locally manufactured Andor and Superflex grinding range offer excellent longevity, with competitive lead times, providing optimum results when it comes to stock removal and finish.
    Apart from our wide assortment of mounted points, the Superflex range also carries a diverse selection of Tungsten Carbide Burrs that can be used for nearly all materials on a wide range of hand-operated pneumatic or electric machines, as well as industrial robots.

    Apart from an extensive grinding range, we also offer a wide selection of cutting, coated, and non-woven abrasives. All our products are manufactured and tested in accordance with International OSA and ISO Standards.

    Proudly South African based, Grinding Techniques is your perfect partner offering a total solution for all your abrasive needs in foundry applications. Contact one of our Application Specialists for a tailor made bonded and coated abrasive solution today.

    For more information contact us: 011 271 6400 | info@grindtech.com | www.grindtech.com.

    General Worker

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    INTRODUCTION:

    Grinding Techniques Pty Ltd is looking for General Workers – Semi Skilled.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    The successful applicant must have:
    • At least a Grade 12 / 3 YEARS Previous working experience in a manufacturing environment

    SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
    • Accurate and precise attention to detail

    Ability to function as part of a team as well as individually is critical. Integrity, credibility, trustworthiness and professionalism are non-negotiable.

    If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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      Technical Sales Representative

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      East Rand, Johannesburg
      INTRODUCTION:

      A Vacancy exists for Experienced Entrepreneurial Dynamic Sales Representatives to grow sales and manage existing customers in predetermined parts of the East Rand for Grinding Techniques, a well-known manufacturer of abrasives products and part of the Tyrolit group of companies.

      INTERESTED APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

      Research, develop, manage and drive implementation of account plans in order to maximise current business and the development of new business opportunities and growth. These plans should contribute directly to the Grinding Techniques Sales Plan.
      • Take full accountability for the achievement of revenue streams, profitability and volume growth and other key performance areas/indicators for direct accounts in the portfolio.
      • Responsible for effective negotiation, management and administration of contractual obligations, pricing and other administrative requirements of accounts in portfolio. Seek opportunities to reduce the cost of doing business with customers and for development of sustainable partnerships.
      • Minimising and management of potential channel conflict, with the ultimate goal of eliminating conflict in this channel.
      • Develop processes to measure, track, report and communicate account performance in order to ensure specific focus, and utilising these processes to monitor trends, achievements and performance against targets.
      • Develop reporting and monitoring mechanisms highlighting competitor, both local and international, activities, highlighting market movements to Sales and Management.
      • Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis on existing and potential customers as part of the sales process.
      • Conduct cold calling at new/potential customers along with a focused growth strategy at the existing customers in the allocated sales area.
      • Analyse market potentials, track sales and status reports.
      • Meet and exceed sales budgets (volume & revenue).
      • Actively manage the debtor’s book for the allocated sales portfolios.
      • Establish, promote and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
      • Ensure adherence to company policy and procedures.
      • Servicing and further development of existing customer base.
      • Participation/representation at open days/trade shows with the ability to conduct physical product demonstrations.
      • Comply with the company’s planning, reporting and customer management structures as determined by management.
      • Adherence to the company price list and discount structures as determined by management
      • Assisting with the Annual Stock Stake which may be conducted over a weekend.
      • Where applicable, ensuring that stock and expenditure is controlled within agreed limits and that procedures are adhered to.
      • General tidiness of allocated office space and vehicle
      • Any other duty which may be assigned to you from time-to-time.
      • General Housekeeping and Administration associated with the position and workspace.

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

      The successful applicant must have:
      • A Technical Qualification and/or 5-7 years proven sales experience in a technical field
      • Must have a valid driver’s licence
      • Must be willing to travel.
      • Knowledge of the abrasive industry would be an advantage.

      SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

      • Excellent Communication Skills, both Verbal and Written
      • Strong Negotiation Skills
      • Must be MS Office literate (Intermediate to Advanced)
      • CRM Management, Call Planning and Sales Reporting.
      • Resilient, resourceful personality/character.
      • Conflict management.
      • Strong business acumen.
      • Entrepreneurial flair with excellent time management skills.

      The successful applicant should preferably reside in the East Rand and or Surrounding areas and must also be a self-starter with the ability to prioritise, formulate and execute business plans. Ability to function as part of a team as well as individually is critical. Integrity, credibility, trustworthiness and professionalism are non-negotiable.

      If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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