Machinist: CNC

Weir Minerals; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a qualified CNC Machinist to set up and operate production machines, ensuring high-quality outputs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience with CNC systems. This role is onsite in Gqeberha and offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in a machining environment.
• 2-3 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors and safety culture.
• Operate specified machines and sign off on first-off components.
• Maintain 100% quality throughput during machining.

Skills

CNC programming

Quality control

Machine operation

Technical document interpretation

Education

Qualified Artisan N3/N4 with relevant Trade Certificate

Tools

CNC Fanuc systems

Job description

Machinist: CNC

Division (Weir Minerals HBF)

Port Elizabeth

Onsite / Shift

Purpose of Role: To set-up and machine products to specifications on production machines, as well as inspect products to specifications and work instructions.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. We are constantly reinventing, adapting, and finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access resources. We all strive to do the best work of our lives in this exciting challenge.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast at Weir, creating opportunities for new challenges, learning, and career progression. We support and encourage our employees to tailor their careers and excel.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is inclusive, recognizing individual contributions and encouraging innovation and collaboration. We prioritize well-being, fairness, honesty, transparency, and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety First: Demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors and safety culture.
2. Operate machines/equipment safely according to instructions.
3. Set and operate specified machines; sign off on first-off components.
4. Machine components to drawing specifications within standard time.
5. Work with a tolerance of 12 microns.
6. Maintain 100% quality throughput.
7. Maintain 5S housekeeping and safety standards on machines.
8. Operate CNC horizontal and vertical borers (3-5 axis) and CNC lathes.
9. Read and modify CNC program offsets.
10. Identify inserts and troubleshoot as needed.
11. Use measuring instruments such as mics, verniers, gauges.
12. Perform hard part machining.

Job Knowledge, Education, and Qualifications:

• Qualified Artisan N3/N4 with relevant Trade Certificate and 3-5 years related experience.
• 2-3 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Experience with CNC Fanuc systems and conventional machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Apply common sense to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world-leading engineering company committed to making mining operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. We help produce essential metals and minerals with less energy, water, and waste, supporting a low-carbon future. With over 11,000 employees across 60 countries, we inspire each other to do our best work.

For more about working at Weir, visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate.