Precision Machinist, Food Manufacturing Industry, East London

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Precision Machinist for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape POSITION INFO: Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with Mechanical / Engineering related Diploma
• 10+ years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry, specific to equipment below:
  • Milling Machine: Lagun FU4-L
  • Lathe – Colchester Mastiff 1400
  • Lathe – CY Series cy-l 1640G

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Precision machining of keyways, flat surfaces, specialized parts, shafts, boring shafts, threads, facing off of machined parts.
• Operate and maintain lathe and milling machines.
• Review drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Take precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Select appropriate machine and setting for a given task.
• Plan proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Monitors production, adjusts feed and other settings as necessary.
• Maintain inventory of completed products.
• Check output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Identify need for and perform machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintain a safe and clean workstation.

Salary: Market related based on experience
To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful