Apprentice Machinist (CNC)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an Apprentice Machinist (CNC) to join a structured program. You will learn to program, set up and operate CNC lathes and milling machines, producing high-precision components within a modern manufacturing facility.

Ideal candidates have strong math aptitude, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine interest in precision engineering and technology. On-the-job training and theoretical instruction form the core of this apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Eye for detail and precision.
• Interest in precision engineering and technology.

Responsibilities

• Learn programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes and mills.
• Collaborate with seasoned machinists and engineers.

Skills

Math skills

Detail orientation

Interest in engineering

Tools

CNC lathe

CNC milling machine

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a precision engineering firm in Vereeniging, Gauteng , is actively recruiting for their sought-after Apprentice Machinist (CNC) program. This is an exceptional opportunity for technically inclined individuals to learn the art and science of operating advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery. Apprentices will gain in-depth knowledge of programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes and milling machines to produce high-precision components. Working within a modern manufacturing facility, you will collaborate with experienced machinists and engineers, contributing to the production of critical parts for various industries. Our client is committed to providing thorough on-the-job training and theoretical instruction, ensuring apprentices develop the skills necessary for a successful career in advanced manufacturing. This apprenticeship offers a pathway to becoming a skilled CNC machinist, a highly in-demand profession. Ideal candidates will possess strong mathematical aptitude, an eye for detail, and a genuine interest in precision engineering and technology in the Vereeniging area.