Fitter & Turner / Milling Machine Operator - Contract - Immediate - R16k to R20k

Reference: CPT001363-SM-1

Fitter & Turner / Milling Machine Operator - Cape Town – Contract - R16k to R20k, depending on qualifications, practical milling experience and demonstrated competency. Duties & Responsibilities

An experience Fitter & Turner / Machine Operator with strong conventional milling experience is required. This may initially be a temporary/contract position , with the primary requirement being someone who can become productive on our milling work with minimal training and supervision. Practical milling experience is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and safely operate conventional milling machines independently.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job specifications, dimensions and tolerances.

• Select and set appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds and work-holding methods.

• Accurately set up and machine components to specified dimensions and tolerances.

• Perform milling operations required for the manufacture and repair of industrial cutting tools and components.

• Measure and inspect own work using appropriate precision measuring equipment.

• Identify machining problems, poor finishes, dimensional deviations and other defects, and make appropriate adjustments.

• Ensure work is checked before being passed to the next stage of production.

• Work efficiently within allocated production times and priorities.

• Carry out basic machine checks, cleaning, lubrication and routine operator maintenance.

• Identify abnormal machine operation and report or assist with troubleshooting where appropriate.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation in accordance with 5S and SHE requirements.

• Assist with turning, drilling, tapping, countersinking and other machining operations where required and within the employee’s demonstrated competency.

• Assist elsewhere in the production environment where reasonably required.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years strong, practical conventional milling experience – this is non-negotiable.

• Experience independently setting up and operating milling machines.

• Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances .

• Sound understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, feeds, speeds and work holding.

• Competence using precision measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometres .

• Ability to inspect and take responsibility for the quality of their own work.

• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.

• Ability to work safely and independently in a manufacturing/workshop environment.

• Immediate or very short-notice availability.

Advantageous

• Qualified Fitter & Turner , Toolmaker or similarly relevant trade qualification; and/or

• Experience in conventional machining where a formal trade qualification is not held.

• Experience operating conventional lathes, drilling machines and other general machine-shop equipment would be advantageous.

• Experience with machinery maintenance, preventative maintenance or mechanical fault-finding would also be advantageous, but is not essential for the immediate requirement .

We are open to an experienced person who is currently between permanent positions, available for contract work, semi-retired, or otherwise available on short notice. To Apply Please submit your detailed CV, proof of qualifications, and head & shoulders photo. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration

R16k - R20k depending on experience & qualifications - Monthly