Machinist

Flink Recruitment; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Flink Recruitment in Vanderbijlpark seeks a skilled machinist to manufacture precision engineered components using conventional and CNC equipment. You will set up machines, read drawings, perform quality inspections and maintain production records.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of workshop machining experience with lathe, mill and CNC operation, plus proficiency with precision measuring tools. Pressure vessel exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant machining qualification or apprenticeship.
• 3–8 years of workshop machining experience.
• Experience operating lathes, milling machines and CNC equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Pressure vessel industry exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Machine components according to specifications.
• Set up and operate machinery.
• Conduct quality inspections.
• Maintain production records.
• Ensure compliance with tolerances.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Education

Machining qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

CNC equipment

Job description

Purpose of the Role

To manufacture precision-engineered components using conventional and CNC machining equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant machining qualification or apprenticeship
• Minimum 3-8 years' workshop machining experience
• Experience operating lathes, milling machines and CNC equipment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience with precision measuring equipment
• Pressure vessel industry exposure advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Machine components according to specifications
• Set up and operate machinery
• Conduct quality inspections
• Maintain production records
• Ensure compliance with tolerances
• Perform routine machine maintenance