Timber Saw Operator: Precision Cutting & Service

The Building Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Job summary

The Building Company in Cape Town seeks a hands-on Timber Machinist to operate and maintain wood-cutting machinery, feed materials, adjust settings, and ensure products meet quality standards. You will assist customers, keep work areas tidy, and help with loading vehicles while upholding company values and safety protocols.

Two years of related experience and Grade 12 are required. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 2 years' experience in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Machine maintenance.
• Feeding material into the machine.
• Adjust machine settings.
• Regulate speed of the machine belt.
• Regulate temperature.
• Edge trimming and sanding.
• Attending to customers.
• Housekeeping.
• Safe and security.
• Ad hoc responsibilities.
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture.

Education

Grade 12

Job description

• The main purpose of the job is to provide customers with timber and boards accurately cut to meet their requirements; provide prompt and efficient service to customers and assist with loading their vehicles; ensure that all timber and boards are neatly packed and accessible.
  
  

The Building Company

2026/07/31 Stikland

Job Reference Number: 86404060102

Department: TimberCity

Business Unit

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

• The main purpose of the job is to provide customers with timber and boards accurately cut to meet their requirements; provide prompt and efficient service to customers and assist with loading their vehicles; ensure that all timber and boards are neatly packed and accessible.
  
  

Job Description

• Machine Maintenance
• Feeding material into the machine
• Adjust Machine Settings
• Regulate Speed of the machine belt
• Regulate Temperature
• Correct Edge trimming and sanding
• Attending to customers
• Housekeeping
• Safe and Security
• Ad hoc responsibilities
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture
  
  

Job Requirements

Grade 12

2 years’ experience in a similar industry