Precision CNC Lathe Operator – High-Tolerance Machining

Kabstrading Co; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Pietermaritzburg seeks a skilled CNC Turner/Lathe Operator to set up, configure and run turning centers to tight tolerances. You will read engineering drawings, perform routine quality checks with precision instruments, maintain clean equipment and follow health and safety protocols in a precision engineering workshop.

Experience in high-precision components and ongoing preventative maintenance is preferred; you will contribute to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Turner in a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to set up, configure and run CNC turning centers.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently set up, configure, and operate CNC lathe/turning centers.
• Machine high-precision components strictly according to technical engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Conduct routine quality inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances and specs.
• Maintain clean equipment, perform basic machine maintenance, and adhere to workshop health and safety protocols.
• Proven experience as a CNC Turner / Lathe Operator in a precision engineering environment.

Skills

CNC Turning

Quality Inspection

Tools

CNC Lathe

Job description

Kabstrading Co in Pietermaritzburg seeks a skilled CNC Turner/Lathe Operator to set up, configure and run turning centers to tight tolerances. You will read engineering drawings, perform routine quality checks with precision instruments, maintain clean equipment and follow health and safety protocols in a precision engineering workshop.

Experience in high-precision components and ongoing preventative maintenance is preferred; you will contribute to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.