RB 18443 - Conventional Turner Machinist – East Rand

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

RB 18443 - Conventio..

Date posted:

Friday, May 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Conventional Turner Machinist – East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a precision engineering and machining services provider.

Operate manual lathes for turning, facing, boring, threading, and taper work.
Read and interpret engineering blueprints or technical drawings to understand required specifications.
Use micrometers, vernier calipers, and gauges to ensure parts meet tight tolerances
Machine worn parts to restore functionality, such as shafts, sleeves, and housings.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in operating conventional lathes
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering tolerances
Knowledge of cutting tools, tool geometry and appropriate feeds and speeds
Ability to perform turning, facing, boring, threading, parting, and taper turning
Competence in setting up work pieces using chucks, collets, steady rests and centres
Understanding of different materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, plastics)
Capability to perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Use of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, bore gauges)
Adherence to dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality system and completing job cards/inspection sheets

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