Machinist

Recruiter:

Ubuntu Resource Management

Job Ref:

JHB000087/Conno

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R150 hr

SUMMARY:
HIRING | Machinist — Packaging Machinery Manufacturer

We are working with a well-established South African manufacturer of packaging machinery based in the JHB North / Randburg area. They're looking for a skilled Machinist to join their workshop, operating conventional lathes and milling machines in a genuine manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role for a trade-tested artisan who takes pride in precision work, can read and interpret drawings independently, and is comfortable working unsupervised on varied jobs across a busy machine-building operation.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing:

Operating conventional lathe and milling machines (with or without digital readout) in a machine-building workshop
Machining components accurately to drawing across a variety of jobs
Turning internal and external threads, bearing sizes, and press fits
Milling keyways, blocking accurately, and hole pitching on a dividing head
Selecting appropriate cutters, feeds, and speeds for each job
Working from technical drawings and specifications with minimal supervision
Contributing to a small, hands-on workshop team building precision packaging machinery

What you'll bring:

Trade Tested Fitter and Turner, Turner Machinist, or Toolmaker (Red Seal, Section 26D, or Indlela)
Minimum 4 years post-trade experience in a jobbing, toolroom, or machine-building environment
Strong knowledge of conventional lathe and milling operations
Confidence machining accurately to drawing across varied components
Solid understanding of cutter selection, feeds, and speeds
Ability to work unsupervised, take ownership of your work, and deliver consistent quality
Reliable and stable career track record

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