Machinist / Turner (Ngodwana, South Africa) bei Sappi

Are you a skilled Machinist / Turner with a passion for precision and plant reliability? Join our team and play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and producing critical components that keep our operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and ensure full compliance with SHEQ standards, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to root cause analysis.

• Plan, allocate, and oversee workshop activities, stepping in for the foreman when required.

• Manage timekeeping, documentation, purchase requisitions, and liaise with suppliers/customers.

• Operate machining equipment (lathe, milling, shaper, boring mill, saws) to manufacture and repair components.

• Perform specialized machining, including shafts, bushes, flanges, gearbox parts, slots, and keyways.

• Repair and maintain rolls and plant equipment, assisting in troubleshooting breakdowns.

• Ensure precision and quality through accurate measurement checks against specifications.

What are we looking for? 

• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter and Turner.

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science or N3 Engineering qualification.

• 5+ years’ machining/turning experience in a heavy engineering environment.

• Valid driver’s licence.