Machine Setter

CVQuest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & medical aid contributions

Job summary

CVQuest is assisting a Western Cape-based client in Blackheath (Cape Town) to recruit a Machine Setter with eccentric press experience. The role requires hands-on tooling knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, and strong attention to detail.

Youll set up machines, monitor tooling, perform quality checks, calibration, and maintain measuring equipment. Working hours are 07:30–16:15 Mon–Thu and Friday mornings; night shift may be required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Technical qualification (advantage).
• Hands-on eccentric press and tooling experience.
• Able to read, interpret and work from technical drawings.
• Fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with a tape measure and vernier.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure.
• OSH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for production according to work instructions.
• Monitor tooling and report to Toolroom.
• Examine for defects, measuring for conformance to specs.
• Adhere to standard times.
• Maintenance of measuring equipment - including calibration.
• General housekeeping.

Skills

Hands-on eccentric press experience

Reading drawings

Fault finding and problem-solving

Measurement tools

Detail oriented

Pressure tolerance

OSH awareness

Education

Grade 12

Technical qualification (advantage)

Tools

Eccentric press

Tooling experience

Calibration tools

Job description

Our Blackheath (Cape Town) based client is looking for a Machine Setter with eccentric press experience. Only candidates based in the Western Cape will be considered.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Technical qualification (advantage)
• Hands‑on eccentric press and tooling experience
• Good understanding of production processes
• Able to read, interpret and work from technical drawings
• Fault finding and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient with a tape measure and vernier
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work under pressure
• OSH awareness

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:15
• Friday: 07:30 - 15:00
• Over time and night shift required

Salary

• To be discussed with shortlisted candidates
• Pension & medical aid contributions

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for production according to work instructions
• Monitor tooling and report to Toolroom
• Examine for defects, measuring for conformance to specs
• Adhere to standard times
• Maintenance of measuring equipment - including calibration
• General house‑keeping