Conventional Miller
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Conventional Miller
Location: Strand ,Somerset West/ Helderberg, Western Cape
Industry: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Environment: Workshop / On-site
Salary: R16 000.00
Our client, a well-established precision engineering company based in the Strand / Helderberg area
, is looking for an experienced Conventional Miller to join their workshop team.
The successful candidate must have strong hands-on experience with conventional milling machines and be able to manufacture precision components independently from engineering drawings.
This position would suit an experienced machinist who understands precision work, tooling, setup and tolerances, and who enjoys working in a practical engineering environment.
Minimum Requirements- Proven experience as a Conventional Miller / Manual Miller / Milling Machinist
. - Strong experience operating conventional milling machines.
- Ability to set up machines and complete jobs independently.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of:
- Milling operations
- Tool selection
- Feeds and speeds
- Tolerances and fits
- Job setup and work holding
- Experience working to close tolerances.
- Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment.
- Previous experience in precision engineering or manufacturing is preferred.
- CNC milling experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- A relevant Trade Test / Red Seal would be advantageous.
- Set up and operate conventional milling machines independently.
- Manufacture components from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Face milling
- Slot milling
- Drilling
- Boring
- Pocketing
- Keyways
- Profile machining
- Select the correct cutting tools for each job.
- Determine appropriate feeds and speeds.
- Set up work pieces, fixtures and tooling accurately.
- Manufacture components to specified tolerances.
- Measure and inspect components throughout the machining process.
- Verniers
- Micrometers
- Depth gauges
- Dial indicators
- Bore gauges
- Identify and troubleshoot machining and setup problems.
- Perform modifications, repair work and re-machining where required.
- Maintain machines, tooling and workshop equipment.
- Keep the working area clean and organised.
- Ensure high standards of quality and workmanship.
- Follow all health and safety procedures.
- The ideal person will:
- Be a skilled and experienced hands-on machinist.
- Be able to work independently.
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- Be quality-focused and accurate.
- Understand the importance of precision and tolerances.
- Be dependable and reliable.
- Have good problem-solving skills.
- Work well within a small engineering team.
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