Machining & Maintenance Technician - R20,000âR25,000 p/m

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT001367/SM

Date posted:

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000

SUMMARY:
Machining & Maintenance Technician – R20,000–R25,000 per month
CAPE TOWN
A technically capable machinist or artisan with practical conventional milling experience is required for a role combining production machining with ongoing development in machinery maintenance.
The successful candidate will contribute to milling and workshop production while progressively developing skills in preventative maintenance, mechanical fault-finding and equipment repairs. This is an opportunity to build on a strong machining foundation and learn older, specialised production machinery alongside experienced technical professionals.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Set up and operate conventional workshop machinery, particularly milling machines, within your demonstrated competency.
Work accurately from engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
Measure and inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment.
Learn the operation, characteristics and common faults of production machinery.
Assist with preventative maintenance, inspections, lubrication and planned maintenance activities.
Develop mechanical fault-finding skills relating to gearboxes, bearings, shafts and other machine components.
Work alongside experienced internal and external technical specialists to learn and document machinery knowledge.
Assist with equipment repairs, machine improvements and maintenance projects as your competency develops.

Essential Requirements:

A solid machining foundation and practical conventional milling experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
Ability to read engineering drawings and work to specified dimensions and tolerances.
Competence using precision measuring equipment.
A genuine interest in machinery maintenance, repairs and fault-finding.
Willingness to learn older and specialised machinery and develop beyond production machining.
A responsible approach to workmanship and safe machine operation.

A Fitter & Turner, Toolmaker or comparable technical background.

Previous exposure to machinery maintenance, breakdown repairs or preventative maintenance.
Turning, grinding, fitting or fabrication experience.
Basic hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical fault-finding exposure.

Previous knowledge of the specific machinery is not required. The focus is on finding someone with strong technical fundamentals, a willingness to learn and the potential to grow into the maintenance function through practical training and knowledge transfer.
To Apply
Please submit your detailed CV, proof of any relevant qualifications and a head-and-shoulders photograph.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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