Marsden Machine Setter, Blackheath Cape Town

Recruiter:

Howland Recruiting

Job Ref:

1413586273

Date posted:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is a major provider of innovative and technologically sophisticated baking, food service and packaging solutions across the African continent and key International Markets. They are looking to appoint a Marsden Machine Setter at their Blackheath (Cape Town) based facility.

Only candidates already in the Western Cape will be considered. Applications close on 16/03/26.

Requirements:

Grade 12 with maths and physical science OR N3 / N4 Mechanical Engineering
Red Seal trade test certificate in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning or Machining
Hands-on experience with Eccentric machines and tooling (CNC machines)
Good understanding of production processes in Marsden
Able to read, interpret and work from technical drawings
Good fault finding and problem-solving skills
Able to work with a tape measure and vernier
High level of attention and accuracy
Able to work under pressure
ASH awareness

Responsibilities:

Set up machines for production according to work instructions
Monitor tooling and report to Toolroom on a regular basis
Examine for defects, measuring for conformance to specs
Adhere to standard times
Maintenance of measuring equipment – including regular calibration
General house-keeping
Wear PPE
Able to work over-time and night shift

Forward a detailed CV immediately so as to ensure you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details for future placements – unless you advise that you wish for us to discard your details.

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