SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
The Machine Shop department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Examine detailed drawings or specifications to establish the job, material and equipment requirements
- Program and set-up tooling in the CNC Turning and milling machine when manufacturing different components
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance practices on existing equipment
- Slotting or drilling metal stock or components
- Ensure that the quality of work meets the required standards
- Fit and assemble metal parts and tools or sub- assemblies
- Set up and / or operate hand and machine tools
- Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
- Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Qualifying Criteria
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Relevant Red Seal Trade Test certificate would be advantageous
- Minimum of 5-8 years relevant working experience within the engineering or metal industry
- Knowledge or experience with Mastercam would be advantageous
- CNC Turning and Milling operating experience is a pre-requisite
- Extensive knowledge of power tools
- Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Hands on practical approach to the job
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
- Must be prepared to work overtime when required
Qualifying Attributes:
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Time management and organizational skills
- Display a professional work approach
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Logical and detail orientated
- Excellent standards in execution
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
