Qualified Lathe Turner Machinist

Vaalmac Saldanha (Pty) Ltd

We are a leading, rapidly expanding engineering manufacturer seeking an experienced

Turner Machinist to join our team.

As a Lathe Turner, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality precision parts using conventional lathes.

  • General responsibility for production machining on conventional equipment
  • Setup, operate and produce components on lathe and drilling machine operations
  • Generate and create custom machine components from drawings / concept
  • Manage and Support all product, tooling and quality processes
  • General skills turning / grind
  • Final Machining OD and ID (includes journals)
  • Final Machining of threads, of tapers
  • Final Machining of shafts, pins, bushes, sleeves
  • On lathe drilling, grooving, facing, parting
  • On lathe reaming, boring, tapping
  1. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and manufacture components to relevant tolerance & standards (required 0.02-0.04 finish tolerances)

  2. Machining processes would include experience and exposure to ISO or equivalent quality management system

  1. 8+ Years of Experience as a Lathe Turner Machinist

  2. Proficiency in operating conventional lathe

    350swing x 3000m up to 850swing x 6000m length

    Medium to heavy componentry

    Roll / Shaft shop experience would be a plus

  3. Measure and Verify parts to ensure accuracy & compliance (required 0.02-0.04 finish tolerances)

  4. Urgent availablity is paramount

  5. Relocation to West Coast with anticipated start date 31 July 2026

  • Comparative salary and benefits package subject to strength of candidate application

  • Improved quality of life on the West Coast

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

  • Inclusion to a collaborative & dynamic work environment

If you are a motivated and experienced Turner Machinist looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter per email to ***email_hidden***

or

online PNet application portal

Applications close Monday 08 July 2026