Panel Saw Operator — Precision Cutting & Safety

P&L; Louis Trichardt; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

P&L is seeking a Panel Saw Operator to ensure customer estimations are cut on time and to specification, while protecting machinery from damage through proper operation.

The role emphasizes accurate reading of cutting lists, safe work practices, and attentive customer service within a busy workshop. You must be reliable, able to work shifts, and maintain quality, with safety and loss prevention in focus.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications.
• 2 years carpentry experience would be advantageous
• 1 year experience working with cutting and edging machinery would be advantageous
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and Public Holidays.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise Customers correctly on product.
• Assist Customer with any product queries.
• Assist with Customer complaints timely.
• Must be available in area of responsibility.
• Assist in other departments as and when required
• Ensure that your area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately after being received and that persons can enter and leave your area without any risk of injury or irritation.
• Ensure Checklist completed as required when on duty with Canteen and Toilet schedule.
• Assist with packing stock away as per allocated bins.
• Safety (OHSA) compliance within area of responsibility.
• Adherence to machinery specifications and safety standards
• Stock in area of responsibility is to be merchandised in a safe manner ensuring the safety of Customers and Employees
• Be aware of suspicious behaviours or people and report any suspicions to Management.
• No product to be loaded for a customer without proof of purchase or required documentation.
• No products to be cut & edged or drilled without the required order/invoice
• Minimise wastage and customer complaints through accurate calibration of machines according to cutting list
• Minimise wastage and customer complaints through accurate reading and interpreting of cutting lists
• Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance on machinery
• Integrity: comply with standards, show sincerity and protect sensitive information
• Accuracy: handle details, stay orderly, check work for mistakes
• Client focus: respond to clients' wishes, make them feel welcome, pursue development

Skills

Carpentry experience

Cutting & edging machinery experience

Basic calculations

Willingness to work shifts weekends

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4

Tools

Cutting and edging machinery

Job description

P&L is seeking a Panel Saw Operator to ensure customer estimations are cut on time and to specification, while protecting machinery from damage through proper operation.

The role emphasizes accurate reading of cutting lists, safe work practices, and attentive customer service within a busy workshop. You must be reliable, able to work shifts, and maintain quality, with safety and loss prevention in focus.