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
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and manufacture components to relevant tolerance & standards (required 0.02-0.04 finish tolerances)
Machining processes would include experience and exposure to ISO or equivalent quality management system
8+ Years of Experience as a Lathe Turner Machinist
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
Measure and Verify parts to ensure accuracy & compliance (required 0.02-0.04 finish tolerances)
Urgent availablity is paramount
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