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
