Manual Lathe Turning Artisan

Jendamark Automation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Toolmaker, Fitter and Turner to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating manual lathes, reading mechanical drawings, and ensuring precision in manufacturing components. With a focus on quality and adherence to project timelines, the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive workplace. Join a forward-thinking company that values skill and dedication.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in machining/tool making environment.
• Competent in reading mechanical drawings and job planning.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes for manufacturing components.
• Maintain quality and tolerances as specified in drawings.

Skills

Manual lathe machine operation

Reading mechanical manufacturing drawings

Job planning

Raw material handling

Work accuracy

Education

Qualified Artisan (Tool Maker/Turner Machinist)

Job description

Basic Requirements

• Formal Tertiary education: Qualified Artisan (Tool Maker/Turner Machinist)
• Experience:
• 2 - 5 years after qualification within the machining / tool making environment
• Raw material handling experience
• Manual lathe machine operation
• Job planning experience
• Reading mechanical manufacturing drawings
• Work accurately and meet deadlines
• Languages:
• English - Read, write, and speak (required)
• Afrikaans - Read, write, and speak (optional)
• Driver's Licence: Code 8- (required)

Job Objectives

• The successful incumbent (Toolmaker, Fitter and Turner, Turner Machinist) must be competent in reading mechanical drawings, planning, and completing tasks as per the drawings.
• Operate manual lathes for manufacturing components.
• Maintain quality and tolerances as specified, and complete tasks within project timelines.

Preference will be given to employees from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to appoint. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within three weeks of the closing date.