Machine Setter

Our client is a major provider of innovative and technologically sophisticated baking, food service and packaging solutions across the African continent and key International Markets. They are looking to appoint a Marsden Machine Setter with eccentric machine experience at their Blackheath (Cape Town) based facility.

Only candidates already in the Western Cape will be considered.

• Grade 12 with maths and physical science OR N3 / N4 Mechanical Engineering
• Red Seal trade test certificate in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning or Machining
• Hands on experience with Eccentric machines and tooling
• Good understanding of production processes in Marsden
• Able to read, interpret and work from technical drawings
• Good fault finding and problem solving skills
• Able to work with a tape measure and vernier
• High level of attention and accuracy
• Able to work under pressure
• OSH awareness

• Set up machines for production according to work instructions
• Monitor tooling and report to Toolroom on a regular basis
• Examine for defects, measuring for conformance to specs
• Adhere to standard times
• Maintenance of measuring equipment - including regular calibration
• General house keeping
• Wear PPE
• Able to work over time and night shift