TURNER MACHINIST SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA CAPE TOWN

The Machine Shop Department currently has a Turner Machinist role available for a hardworking, 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 or equivalent
• Approved and recognized Trade Test qualification ( Turner machinist )
• Minimum of 5 plus 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

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Group life
• Funeral cover
• 15 working days leave per annum

Standard hours

07:30 17:00 Monday – Thursday

07:30 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Turner Machinist position available in Western Cape, Cape Town. This job position was posted by SA Metal. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-01-31 at 13:20:03 in the Engineering category