Turner Machinist

Job title

Machinist

Business unit

Compressor and Turbine

Geographical location

Sasolburg

Name & title of direct superior

Workshop Manager

Number of immediate subordinates

0

Total number of subordinates

0

Main purpose of job

2 or 3 objectives max

Machining of Turbomachinery parts of various machines to a high quality standard and tight tolerances up to 0.0001mm

Accountabilities
- Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
- Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
- Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
- 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
- Inspection of parts as per QCP and sign off
- Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
- Sign off job cards
- Mark up drawings if required
- Operate machine in a Safe manner
- Make up of sketch for pre-machining.

Dimensions

Direct budget: None

Indirect budget: None

Other measures:
Skills, knowledge & behaviors
- Trade test as Turner or CNC machinist
- Matric/ Grade 12 certificate
- Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
- Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
- Knowledge of metal properties and other material
- Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities
- Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items
- 3 - 8 Years’ experience in machining procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of Turbo Machinery, Compressors, Turbine Rotors and Fans.
- Good communication skills
- Must be customer service orientated
- Must be computer literate with word processing and spreadsheet software
- Good people skills
- Available to work overtime

Complexity and creativity
- Different equipment types
- New Jigs to be made up and stored in safe place

Judgement and decisions
- How work is conducted work

Contacts

Internal
- Project Engineers, Sales Managers, Field Service Personnel, Stores

External
- Customers

Travel
- 0% travel

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 1 month

**Salary**: From R15,000.00 per month