Machine Shop Assistant

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steelworks sector is seeking motivated individuals for the General Assistant role in their Machine Shop. The successful candidates will assist with various housekeeping tasks, ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, able to work under pressure, and possess good communication skills. A formal offer of employment will be provided upon successful completion of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be in good health and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with housekeeping in Machine Shop and Roll assembly Section.
• Cleaning and lubricating of Milling and Lathe Machines.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Physical Fitness

Job description

The SA Steelworks Machine Shop requires committed, hardworking and motivated individuals to join their team. The successful applicants will be responsible for, but not limited to General Assistant functions within the Machine Shop Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• To assist with housekeeping in both Machine Shop and Roll assembly Section :
• Cleaning of bearings and chock blocks
• Cleaning of the floor in Roll Assembly section
• Cleaning and lubricating of Milling and Lathe Machines
• Storing and cleaning of coupling, bearings and side covers
• Descaling of Chock Blocks, Top Plates and Tackle boxes
• Proper removal of shavings from machines and placed in designated area ( Rocker Bin)
• To ensure tools are always clean and placed in its correct place of storage
• Assisting the Manager / Supervisor with Ad hoc duties
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and instructions and advise the responsible person whenever there are risks identified

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to work independently
• Willingness to work overtime as per operational requirements if and when required
• Ability to work under challenging physical and climatic conditions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function efficiently in pressurized work situations
• In good health and physically fit
• Must be of sober habits
• Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.