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

Fitter & Turner / Milling Machine Operator - Contract