Machine Operators


Website Leita Steel (Pty) Ltd
Africa’s leading structural steel fabricator.
Machine Operator Position
We are looking for Machine Operators.
We encourage anyone with a Matric Certificate to apply for this position as on the Job Training will be provided for selected candidates.
Experience Required:
The successful candidates must possess the following skills and attributes:
Minimum:
- High School NSC Certificate (Matric Certificate).
Preferred:
- Experience working on Ficep and/or Peddinghaus CNC Machinery.
- 1 year of experience independently operating computer-controlled machine operation.
- Certificate from technical school or 6 additional months of relevant experience and/or training in computerised numerically controlled (CNC) machine operations.
- 2 years of experience in computer-controlled machine operation.
- Ability to read and understand drawings.
- Attention to detail
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted.
- Ensure that all planned maintenance schedules are accurately performed.
- Ensures and maintains a clean working area and environment.
- Observe machine during operation to monitor quality of finished product and/or material issues, adjusting machine as necessary.
- Generate computer programs to direct machine for proper operation and specification for job as needed.
- Set up and operate machines with proper tooling and consumables for current job needs.
- Maintain material reporting and plan best material usage to maximize finished products with least amount of raw material and consumables used.
- Use lifting devices and mobile equipment to place materials/parts where needed.
- Use appropriate measuring tools, processes, and systems to perform First Piece Inspection and other quality checks before, during and after production to confirm material and/or product meets specifications.
- Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
- Accurately reporting on cutting list items and offcuts.
Technical Competencies:
- Safety awareness.
- Reporting skills.
- Production Environment Awareness.
- Flexible and Adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas and situations.
- Meets proposed deadlines with ability to work under pressure.
- Effective teamwork.
To apply for this job email your details to admin@leitasteel.co.za