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MANUAL LATHE MACHINE OPERATOR

Jordan HR

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 22 Jul 2025 by Jordan HR
  • Expires in 7 days
  • Job 2617456 - Ref JHB011172

About the position

Our client manufactures a variety of high quality engineering products from stainless steel, copper, aluminium & mild steel specialising in the manufacture of Butchery Equipment and repairs, distillery Equipment and repairs, Milling, Turning and CNC Punching.

  • Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a CNC Lathe Operator in the Engineering and Manufacturing Industry
  • Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Machining
  • Relevant Tertiary Education required,
  • Strong knowledge of working with metals such as  aluminium, steel, and alloys will be beneficial
  • Valid Driver's License and own Transport required

DUTIES

  • Benefits Grinding Operation 
  • Grind external or cylindrical tapered surfaces.
  • Read and interpret drawings, and blueprints.
  • Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
  • Collect and assemble required products.
  •  Determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used.
  • Dress the grinding wheel according to specifications.
  • Lift or hoist workpieces using a crane.
  • Confirm ground workpiece has the correct specifications.
  • Set and operate CNC Lathe Machines to produce precision components
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
  • Select appropriate tools, set cutting parameters, and load programs.
  • Conduct first-off inspections and ensure workpieces meet quality specifications.
  • Perform minor adjustments and tool changes during production runs.
  • Maintain equipment and ensure proper housekeeping of the work area.
  • Work efficiently within tight production deadlines.
  • 3m vertical and 15 meters horizontal experience

Desired Skills:

  • Lathe Operator
  • CNC Lathe Operator
  • CNC
  • Aluminium
  • Steel and alloys

Jordan HR

About the agency

JorDan HR believes that in order to provide clients with optimum solutions to human capital requirements, it is necessary to gain thorough understanding of the clients’ business and needs. Designated consultants spend time on site, acquiring knowledge of the company culture, working environment and expectations of the client. In this way a relationship based on knowledge, trust and integrity is built and a long term business partnership evolves. O U R M I S S I O N To enhance our candidates’ lives as well as contributing positively to our clients’ bottom line, our established national footprint offers dedicated personal service, strong relationship building, ethical business practices, networking and professional search and recruitment, adding value within our chosen speciality industries. O U R V I S I O N To continue being a Leading Recruitment Business Partner for clients and candidates driven by passion, knowledge and expertise. To ultimately be respected and relied upon to be the “BEST GO TO SERVICE PROVIDER” for all recruitment needs. T A R G E T M A R K E T S A N D I N D U S T R Y C L I E N T B A S E Pharmaceutical / Medical / Healthcare FMCG / Retail Sales and Marketing Freight Forwarding / Ship’s Agency / Transport / Supply Chain / Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics / Courier Renewable Energy / Wind / Solar Finance and Accounting Information Technology Office Administration Mining / Engineering / Technical / Manufacturing / Health & Safety Insurance Motoring Aviation / Airlines / Car Rental Industry Human Resources Legal Construction / Security

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