📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-West Coast Personnel is actively recruiting for a Machining & Maintenance Technician - R20,000–R25,000 p/m position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the General sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: other or equivalent• Industry Focus: General• Location Preference: in Cape Town
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Machining & Maintenance Technician - R20,000–R25,000 p/m position is an important role within the General sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in General offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Machining & Maintenance Technician - R20,000–R25,000 p/m position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with other• Specific achievements in the General field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The General sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Title: Machinist & Maintenance Specialist - R20,000–R25,000 per month Company: West Coast Personnel
Salary: R20 000.00 - R25 000.00 Per Month Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Warehousing, Manufacturing Reference: CPT001367/SM
Vacancy Details
Employer: West Coast Personnel
We are seeking a technically proficient machinist or artisan with hands-on conventional milling expertise for a role that intertwines production machining with advanced machinery maintenance. The chosen individual will play a key role in milling operations and workshop production while progressively enhancing their skills in preventive maintenance, mechanical diagnostics, and equipment repairs. This is an excellent chance to build on a solid machining foundation and gain insights into older, specialized production machinery alongside seasoned technical professionals.
Key Responsibilities: - Operate and set up conventional workshop machinery, particularly milling machines, in accordance with your demonstrated proficiency. - Execute work precisely from engineering drawings, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances. - Utilize precision measuring equipment to measure and inspect your own work. - Familiarize yourself with the operation, characteristics, and common faults of production machinery. - Support preventative maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and scheduled maintenance activities. - Enhance mechanical fault-finding skills for gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and other machine components. - Collaborate with experienced internal and external technical specialists to learn and document machinery knowledge. - Assist with equipment repairs, machine enhancements, and maintenance projects as your competency grows.
Essential Requirements: - A strong foundation in machining and practical experience with conventional milling. - Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and working within specified dimensions and tolerances. - Competency with precision measuring equipment. - A keen interest in machinery maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding. - Willingness to learn and develop with older, specialized machinery. - A responsible approach to workmanship and safe machine operation. - A Fitter & Turner, Toolmaker, or similar technical background. - Previous experience in machinery maintenance, breakdown repairs, or preventative maintenance. - Experience in turning, grinding, fitting, or fabrication. - Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical fault-finding. - Note: Prior knowledge of specific machinery is not required. The focus is on finding someone with strong technical fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and the potential to grow into the maintenance function through practical training and knowledge transfer.
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