Turning (Lathe) and Milling Machinist

Headhunters · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Location
Port Elizabeth
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 15, 2026

Job Description

Our client, a leading organisation operating within the Precision Engineering and Manufacturing industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Turning (Lathe) and Milling Machinist.

Requirements:


  • 4 years' experience as a machinist in an engineering shop. Not as a production machinist.

  • Hole and thread tolerances.

  • Knowledge of different materials.

  • Able to work overtime and weekends (when needed).


Responsibilities:


  • Know how to read and determine manufacturing drawings.

  • Created freehand drawings from a master part.

  • Work to high tolerance machining.

  • Know what tooling and feed and speeds to use with different materials.

  • Must be able to cut threads and tapers on a manual lathe and mill.

  • Be able to operate different machines, Lathe, Mill, surface grinder, blocking mill, drill arm, auto...

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