Machine Setter, Blackheath Cape Town

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Medical aid contributions

Job summary

Howland Recruiting is looking for a skilled Machine Setter with eccentric press experience to support a major provider of baking and packaging solutions at their Blackheath facility in Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will require a Grade 12 certificate or N3/N4 Mechanical Engineering and a Red Seal Trade Test. Duties include setting up machines for production, monitoring tooling, and ensuring product specifications are met.

Attractive working conditions with opportunities for overtime and contributions to pension and medical aid.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or N3/N4 Mechanical Engineering required.
• Red Seal Trade Test in relevant fields is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with eccentric press is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for production as per instructions.
• Monitor tooling and report issues to Toolroom.
• Examine products for defects and measure against specs.

Skills

Eccentric press experience

Fault finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Grade 12 with maths and physical science OR N3 / N4 Mechanical Engineering

Red Seal Trade Test in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning or Machining

Job description

Overview

Our client is a major provider of innovative baking, food service and packaging solutions across Africa and international markets is looking for Machine Setter with eccentric press experience to join their Blackheath (Cape Town) facility.

Only candidates based in the Western Cape will be considered.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with maths and physical science OR N3 / N4 Mechanical Engineering
• Red Seal Trade Test in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning or Machining
• Hands-on eccentric press and tooling experience
• Good understanding of production processes in Marsden
• 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: 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 -16:00
• 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
• Wear PPE at all time
• Able to work over time and night shift