CNC Machinist – Johannesburg

Permanent

Ref #18985-VJ

vickramcv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
Our client is a precision engineering company
Job Description

The Machinist will operate CNC machine tools, such as lathes and milling machines, to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools.

You will also be responsible

  • Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
  • Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
  • Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
  • Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
  • Determine and program size of batches and speed of machine
  • Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
  • Confirm correctness and accuracy of parts dimensions upon manufacturing, either with manual measuring tools or with Computerized Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • Perform the same operation with parts manufactured by third parties on behalf of the company
  • Participate to the finishing of the parts, when manual intervention such as deburring, chamfering or polishing is required.
  • Assist in preparing parts that require surface treatment during the manufacturing cycle, until completion
  • Liaise and coordinate with Technical Office for any issues and/or discrepancy that may arise during the manufacturing of the part
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
  • Maintain your workplace nice and tidy, as per Company’s Standard
  • Excise maximum attention and care of Company’s Machine Tools, Measuring Tools and equipment to avoid unnecessary expenditure
Qualifications
  • Trade Tested Fitter and Turner or similar
Skills
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Machinist in a precision engineering environment
  • CNC Turning & Milling
  • Ability to repair or produce parts using both manual and automated equipment with precise
    measurements.
  • Possess excellent mathematical and analytical skills
  • Ability to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools.
Salary/Package
R250k – R350k p/a
Benefits

N/A

Job Post Expiration
2026-08-15

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