basic machine operator jobs in Cape Town

7,259 basic machine operator job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.

  • Machine Setter

    5 hours ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full-time

    DUTIES:Set up production machines according to SOPs.Configure machines for correct product formats, packaging sizes and fill parameters.Execute eAicient changeovers between production runs to minimise downtime.Ensure machines are correctly prepared before the start of production.Adjust machine settings to maintain required production output and...

  • Machine Setter

    1 day ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Industrial Bakeware Company (Pty) Ltd Full-time R 180,000 - R 300,000 Contract

    Are you a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision and efficiency? We are looking for a Setter to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role is key to ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient production runs. Key Responsibilities: Machine & Component Setup Complete all machine and component setups according to job...

  • Machine Minder

    4 hours ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers Limited Full-time

    We currently have the above position available internally at our printing facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.Key responsibilities, not limited to:Facilitate make-ready, colour match, run and wash up as per specification(s).Ensure all production and quality checks are carried out.Run the...

  • Machine Setter

    4 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Industrial Bakeware Company Full-time

    Are you a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision and efficiency? We are looking for a Setter to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role is key to ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient production runs. Key Responsibilities: Machine & Component Setup Complete all machine and component setups according to job...

  • Machine shop manager

    10 hours ago


    cape town, western cape, South Africa SA Metal Full-time R 2 Contract

    The Group has a Machine Shop Manager position available. The Machine Shop Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily production, ensuring CNC and conventional machines run efficiently to meet quality, productivity and safety standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge and leadership. He/she will also be required to: ...

  • Machine shop manager

    16 hours ago


    cape town, western cape, South Africa Sa Metal Group Full-time

    The Group has a Machine Shop Manager position available. The Machine Shop Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily production, ensuring CNC and conventional machines run efficiently to meet quality, productivity and safety standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge and leadership. He/she will also be required to: ...

  • Machine Shop Manager

    22 hours ago


    cape town, western cape, South Africa Sa Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full-time R 2 Contract

    The Group has a Machine Shop Manager position available. The Machine Shop Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily production, ensuring CNC and conventional machines run efficiently to meet quality, productivity and safety standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge and leadership. He/she will also be required to: ...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network Recruitment Full-time

    A leading digital business is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join its Decision Science team. This hands-on role focuses on transforming machine learning models, analytics assets, and AI solutions into reliable, scalable production systems.Working closely with data scientists, software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders, you will...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Ikue Limited Full-time R 800,000 Contract

    Overview Let's build the future together! Ikue is a tech start-up with a clear purpose and vision - to provide telecommunications operators with a superior product to deliver superior customer experiences. We know that customer data is at the heart of hyper personalisation and are looking for the brightest, most inspiring engineers to deliver our product...


  • Cape Town, South Africa IKUE Remote Full-time

    Let's build the future together!Ikue is a tech start-up with a clear purpose and vision - to providetelecommunications operators with a superior product to deliver superiorcustomer experiences.We know that Customer data is at the heart of hyper personalisation and arelooking for the brightest, most inspiring engineers to deliver our product whichenables...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network1 Full-time

    Are you a Machine Learning Engineer who wants to see your models make a real-world impact? This is an exciting opportunity to build and deploy AI and machine learning solutions that improve decision-making, automate business processes, and create measurable value in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.Join an innovative team where data science, machine...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Nigel Frank International Full-time

    Tenth Revolution GroupDuties & ResponsibilitiesMachine Learning / AI EngineerI am looking for a hands-on Machine Learning / AI Engineer to take AI and ML initiatives from initial problem definition through to production. You'll work across machine learning, software engineering and AI, building scalable solutions and production-grade services that deliver...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Status Staffing Full-time

    A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your applicationEMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : FactoryBASIC SALARY : R65 R 70 per hour depending on experience + overtime allowanceSTART DATE : A.S.A.PREQUIREMENTS:Minimum 5 years' experience working in a...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full-time R 240,000 - R 320,000 Contract

    West Coast Personnel seeks a technically strong trainee for hands-on maintenance and turning/milling work in Cape Town. You will learn to read engineering drawings, operate conventional milling machines, measure with precision tools and assist with maintenance tasks as your competency grows.We value a solid machining foundation, problem-solving skills and a...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full-time R 167,400 - R 223,200 Contract

    Duties & ResponsibilitiesJob Objectives:High standards of customer service and careEfficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicineEfficient dispensary administrationProvision of general health adviceHigh standards of housekeeping and merchandise displayAd hoc requirements as per operational requirementsDesired Experience &...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full-time

    Key Responsibilities:Set up and operate conventional workshop machinery, particularly milling machines, within your demonstrated competency.Work accurately from engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.Measure and inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment.Learn the operation, characteristics and common faults of production...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full-time R 240,000 - R 320,000 Contract

    Key ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate conventional workshop machinery, particularly milling machines, within your demonstrated competency.Work accurately from engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.Measure and inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment.Learn the operation, characteristics and common faults of production...


  • Cape Town: City Bowl, South Africa Network IT Full-time

    Reference: ITA006227-Mfund-1Ready to bridge the gap between data science and real-world impact? Join a leading FinTech and build production-grade machine learning and AI solutions that drive smarter decisions, automate processes, and create measurable business value.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOur client, a forward-thinking FinTech operating in a highly...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full-time

    A manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient production. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of management experience and 10 years in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include coordinating team activities, ensuring quality compliance, and providing technical...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Weskus Personeel Full-time

    Machining & Maintenance Technician – R20,000–R25,000 per monthCAPE TOWNA technically capable machinist or artisan with practical conventional milling experience is required for a role combining production machining with ongoing development in machinery maintenance.The successful candidate will contribute to milling and workshop production while...