Master Machinist

SA Metal is seeking a skilled Master Machinist to join their team in the Machine Shop department.

Estimated Salary: R 120,000 - R 180,000 per annum

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance practices on existing equipment, operating machines to produce parts or tools, and ensuring the quality of work meets the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to establish job, material, and equipment requirements
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance practices on existing equipment
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, and/or shaping
• Slotting or drilling metal stock or components
• Fitting and assembling metal parts and tools or sub-assemblies
• Setting up and/or operating hand and machine tools
• Checking accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies

Qualifying Criteria:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Red Seal Trade Test certificate
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience within the engineering or metal industry
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Physical strength to handle materials and tools
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Practical approach to the job
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Rules
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read, and write English)

Benefits:

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Working Hours:

07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday, 07:30 – 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements