MANUAL LATHE MACHINE OPERATOR

Assign Services (Pty) Ltd - JHB; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Centurion is looking for a Manual Lathe Machine Operator to manage grinding operations and ensure product specifications are met. Candidates should have experience operating manual lathes and a commitment to safety protocols. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, changing grinding wheels, and maintaining work area cleanliness. This position may require overtime and cross-training in other manufacturing areas.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a manual lathe machine.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to safety and detail in operation.

Responsibilities

• Grind external or cylindrical tapered surfaces.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Determine product specifications and ensure compliance.
• Change worn grinding wheels and utilize measuring tools.

Skills

Grinding operation

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Grinding Operation

Manual Lathe Machine Operator

• Grind external or cylindrical tapered surfaces.
• Read and interpret drawings, and blueprints.
• Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
• Collect and assemble required products.
• Determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used.
• Dress the grinding wheel according to specifications.
• Lift or hoist workpieces using a crane.
• Confirm ground workpiece has the correct specifications.
• Change worn grinding wheels or worn tip.
• Utilize prescribed measuring tools to confirm product dimensions.
• Set up automatic work-feeding device.
• Ensure use proper wheel guards on all grinding machines.
• Observe machine during operation.
• Examine work pieces for any defects and keep records.

• Health, Safety and Environment: Follow strict safety regulations such as wearing gloves, aprons, protective masks, safety shoes, etc.
• Demonstrate and promote a proactive commitment to health & safety, wellbeing and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons.
• Report any safety incidents to the safety department as per safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, policies and protocols of the company.
• Execute instructions received from the safety department.
• Ensure cleanliness and good housekeeping within your work area.
• Attend and participate in daily morning production meetings.
• Produce according to the set standard time, daily targets and delivery dates.
• Complete daily output production sheets.
• Recommend innovative ways to make your work better and easier.
• Cross-train as backup in other areas of the manufacturing plant.
• Complete any tasks that may arise as instructed by the Production Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime when required to.
• Participate in resolving breakdowns and machine maintenance.
• Production changeover.