Machine Shop Assistant

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Machine Shop Assistant in Cape Town. Responsibilities include assisting with general housekeeping, machine cleaning, and ensuring safety protocols are observed. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and physical fitness, along with the ability to work well in a team under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate is required.
• In good health and physically fit.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with housekeeping in Machine Shop and Roll assembly.
• Clean and lubricate Milling and Lathe Machines.
• Ensure tools are clean and properly stored.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Good Communication

Physical Fitness

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Job description

Job Description

SA STEELWORKS - MACHINE SHOP ASSISTANT

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

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

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate
  
  

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.