Machine Shop Assistant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

SA STEELWORKS - MACHINE SHOP ASSISTANT

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

The SA Steelworks Machine Shop requires committed, hardworking and motivated individuals to join their team. The successful applicants will be responsible for, but not limited to General Assistant functions within the Machine Shop Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• To assist with housekeeping in both Machine Shop and Roll assembly Section:
• Cleaning of bearings and chock blocks
• Cleaning of the floor in Roll Assembly section
• Cleaning and lubricating of Milling and Lathe Machines
• Storing and cleaning of coupling, bearings and side covers
• Descaling of Chock Blocks, Top Plates and Tackle boxes
• Proper removal of shavings from machines and placed in designated area ( Rocker Bin)
• To ensure tools are always clean and placed in its correct place of storage
• Assisting the Manager / Supervisor with Ad hoc duties
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and instructions and advise the responsible person whenever there are risks identified

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to work independently
• Willingness to work overtime as per operational requirements if and when required
• Ability to work under challenging physical and climatic conditions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function efficiently in pressurized work situations
• In good health and physically fit
• Must be of sober habits

• Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.