Job Description

The Machine Shop department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to establish job, material and equipment requirements
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance practices on existing equipment
• Ability to strip, examine and identify mechanical defects on equipment under repair
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling and or shaping
• Slotting or drilling metal stock or components
• Ensuring that the quality of work is up to the required standards
• Fit and assemble metal parts and tools or sub- assemblies
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Red Seal Trade Test certificate
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience within the engineering or metal industry
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

Type Permanent

Reporting to: Machine Shop Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07:30 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday

07:30 - 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Skills

Turning CNC Programming Toolmaking Milling

Industries

Engineering Manufacturing Production

SA Metal Group