Manufacturing Machine Operator: Growth, Overtime & Training

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job training

Medical aid and retirement fund

Team-oriented culture

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Placements24 in East London (Eastern Cape) is seeking a diligent Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery, ensuring safe operation and high-quality output. You will set up equipment, perform quality checks, and adhere to procedures to meet production targets.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Training and overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow technical manuals and operating instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong safety awareness in a factory environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance.
• Adjust machine settings to meet production specs and quality standards.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections.
• Report malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors promptly.

Skills

Machine operation

Technical instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Safety protocols

Job description

Placements24 in East London (Eastern Cape) is seeking a diligent Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery, ensuring safe operation and high-quality output. You will set up equipment, perform quality checks, and adhere to procedures to meet production targets.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Training and overtime opportunities are available.