A manufacturing concern is seeking a Machinist to support the manufacturing site with manufacturing machine parts in line with specifications, with the primary aim to maintain machine availability and improve uptime.

Main objective:

• Ensure availability of spares for manufacturing in line with planned maintenance schedule, to drive effective maintenance execution and improved machine uptime.
• Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations by all personnel and contractors on site to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participate in problem solving workshops and process improvement discussions to support MDW.
• Ensure that inspections on machine shop equipment are carried out in order to prevent unnecessary downtime. 
• Assist with general maintenance in the plant, as required, to ensure maintenance scheduled adherence.
• To lead the team to achieve maximum throughput with minimum downtime and minimum defective products to achieve departmental and overall business goals.
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business. (this is a generic objective that must be included in all profiles)

Qualification requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified as a Fitter & Turner or Turner Machinist
• N2 Engineering Studies

Knowledge required:

• Ablility to read and work with Mechanical Drawings

Skills required:

• Analytical skills
• Planning
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Self-driven and motivated
• Positive attitude

Experience required:

• 5 years post-apprentice experience within a machinist role
• Well experienced in turning and milling
• 5 years experience in manufacturing environment