MANUAL LATHE MACHINE OPERATOR

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Centurion seeks a skilled Manual Lathe Machine Operator. The ideal candidate will be responsible for grinding operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and meeting production targets. Candidates should have experience with manual lathe machines and a commitment to health and safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual lathe machines required.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Grind external surfaces and monitor machine operations.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
• Participate in production meetings and meet daily output standards.

Job description

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

House keeping

• 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.
• Executing instructions received from the safety department.
• Ensuring cleanliness and good housekeeping within your work area.

• Attend and participate in daily morning production meeting
• 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