Artisan Machinist

Rheinmetall; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Pension fund

Medical schemes

Career development

Job summary

Rheinmetall Denel Munition is hiring a skilled CNC operator and presetter in Gauteng. You will set up tooling, verify CNC programs, run first-offs with Production, and hand over machines with verified sizes.

You will also troubleshoot defects, contribute to tooling trials and drive process improvements to shorten cycle times. The role requires a recognized trade qualification and at least 3 years in CNC operation, with strong problem-solving, communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Recognized trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner, Toolmaker, or Machinist.
• At least 3 years CNC machine operation and setting in an engineering environment.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and achieve targets
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to demonstrate judgement and initiative.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills.
• Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Install and setup required tooling in machine as per setup sheet
• Install and check correct CNC program is installed as per setup sheet and drawing
• Run 1st off with Production and confirm sizes as per procedure
• Handover machine
• Check accuracy and malfunctions
• Assist production with machining defects in respect to program and tooling
• Determine root cause of issues and correct
• Assist in machining tooling
• Assist in machining trail / development components
• Assist in reworking of defective components
• Implement improvement ideas in pre-setting process
• Improve machining methods and cycle times
• Run tooling trails

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

CNC operation

Tool setting

Prioritization

Education

Trade qualification: Fitter and Turner, Toolmaker or Machinist

Job description

• Install and setup required tooling in machine as per setup sheet
• Install and check correct CNC program is installed as per setup sheet and drawing
• Run 1st off with Production and confirm sizes as per procedure
• Handover machine
• Check accuracy and malfunctions

What We Are Looking For

Machine Setting

• Install and setup required tooling in machine as per setup sheet
• Install and check correct CNC program is installed as per setup sheet and drawing
• Run 1st off with Production and confirm sizes as per procedure
• Handover machine
• Check accuracy and malfunctions

Process Documentation

• Ensure EWO traceability Sheet completed
• All documents are to latest level
• Update relevant sheets and ensure updates are completed
• Record all activities on relevant documentation

Tooling

• Issue tooling to production as required
• Record issue of tools as per procedure
• Issue damaged tool replacements as per procedure

Troubleshooting of machining defects

• Assist production with machining defects in respect to program and tooling
• Determine root cause of issues and correct

Tooling, trail and Reworks machining

• Assist in machining tooling
• Assist in machining trail / development components
• Assist in reworking of defective components

Process Improvements

• Implement improvement ideas in pre-setting process
• Improve machining methods and cycle times
• Run tooling trails

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Recognized trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner, Toolmaker, or Machinist.
• At least 3 years CNC machine operation and setting in the engineering environment.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and achieve targets
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to demonstrate judgement and initiative.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills.
• Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

Rheinmetall Denel Munition is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company.

CLOSING DATE : 22 SEPTEMBER 2026