Machine Shop Assistant

 
About the job
Job Description MACHINE SHOP ASSISTANT – SA STEELWORKS AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN Company Profile SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. In more recent times, the Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Our facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. For more information, please visit www.sametal.co.za.

The SA Steelworks Division has a position for a, committed, hardworking and motivated Machine Shop Assistant at our SA Steelworks plant in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our senior machinists by ensuring the shop floor remains organized, materials and tools are neatly packed away and assisting artisans with jobs.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

Material Handling: Receive, mark, and prep raw materials for machining.
Shop Maintenance: Maintain a clean and safe work area, including sweeping and clearing metal chips/ coolant from Machine shop floor.
Post-Processing: Deburr, polish, clean and pack finished parts before it is issued to the relevant department.
Assisting artisans: Marking off, drill holes, etc.
Applicants Must Have The Following Qualifying Experience

Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 25kg.
Basic familiarity with hand tools and measuring equipment like tape measures – callipers is a plus.
Strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Matric certificate or equivalent, technical vocational training is preferred but not required.
Ability to work under challenging conditions
In good health, physically fit
Position Machine Shop Assistant – Machine Shop Department

Type Permanent