Machinist

Sought Out; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sought Out in Cape Town is seeking a qualified fitter and turner or machinist to join a busy workshop. You will plan, set up and run conventional lathe and milling jobs, and also handle CNC milling; CNC lathe is a bonus if you have it.

You should be reliable, with good attendance, able to work overtime, and a team player with strong planning and time-keeping skills under pressure. CAD, SolidWorks or Mastercam experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Fitter & Turner or Machinist.
• Reliable transport to/from work and for overtime.
• Excellent attendance and good health.
• Willing to work overtime and adapt in a fast-changing workshop.
• Strong planning and time-keeping skills; able to work under pressure.
• Team player with a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conventional lathe: plan, set up and run jobs.
• Conventional milling: plan, set up and run jobs.
• CNC milling: plan, set up and run jobs.
• CNC lathe: will be an added bonus.
• Work with CAD, SolidWorks, and Mastercam or similar software.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Excellent attendance

Time management

Work under pressure

Education

Fitter & Turner / Machinist

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conventional lathe- planning, setting up and running jobs.
• Conventional milling- as above.
• CNC milling- as above
• CNC lathe- will be an added bonus.
• Working with a computer drawing package i.e. CAD, Solid Works, and Mastercam etc.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Qualified Fitter & Turner / Machinist
• Reliable transport to and from work- including for overtime.
• Excellent attendance.
• Healthy; great working stamina.
• Be willing to work overtime.
• Positive attitude.
• Team player- must be flexible in a fast-changing workshop environment.
• Great planning and time keeping skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure.