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NOTICE OF VACANCYMachine Operator – Team Leader (Turning & Holes Section)Roemer’s Grinding Works is seeking a skilled and experienced Machine Operator – Team Leader for our Turning and Holes Section. This role is suited to a hands-on leader with solid technical ability in fitting, turning and milling, and a strong commitment to Lean Manufacturing principles, quality, and team development.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Machine Operator – Team Leader will be responsible for leading a production team while actively participating in daily operations. The role includes, but is not limited to: Leading and developing a team of machine operators using Lean Manufacturing principles, with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Managing team performance to consistently achieve a minimum SLA of 98%. Creating and maintaining a stable production environment through effective control of the 5 M’s (Material, Machine, Manpower, Method and Measurement). Ensuring machines are correctly maintained, calibrated and operated, with minimal breakdowns, zero defects and no unplanned stoppages. Implementing and enforcing standardised work procedures to meet Roemer’s quality standards and tolerances. Applying and maintaining 5S standards, conducting weekly housekeeping assessments and ensuring ongoing compliance. Using Kanban boards to manage production scheduling effectively. Reducing waste, particularly defect and waiting waste, and achieving a minimum Quality Yield of 95% per month. Ensuring all work is properly inspected before moving to the next process and before handover to Quality Control. Preparing jobs by interpreting drawings, specifications and samples, and instructing team members accordingly. Ensuring furnace jobs are correctly prepared for hardening, tempering and annealing where applicable. Promoting and enforcing adherence to Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures. Providing input into team member KPAs and supporting in-house training and skills development. Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues related to turning, milling, grinding, planning machines and furnaces. Minimum Requirements Proven experience as a Machine Operator, preferably within a Turning and Holes or similar precision engineering environment. Qualification and/or experience in Fitting and Turning and Milling. Strong understanding of machining principles, measurements, tolerances and quality standards. Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising or guiding others. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and production control systems. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Remuneration Wage rate will be in accordance with the MEIBC rate schedule. Interested and suitably qualified internal or external candidates are invited to apply in accordance with company procedures.

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Education:Grade 12.Red Seal Toolmaker.Responsibilities:Set and program machinery (where applicable) in preparation for production within the Second Operations section.Ensure firstâ??timeâ??right setups, stable production, and adherence to engineering targets and quality specifications.Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.Production Setup & OperationCollect component layouts upon receipt of Production loading and verify all documentation is current.Set up and troubleshoot specialized gear cutting machinery and other second operations equipment.Set machines according to layout and component specification, ensuring firstâ??off approval before batch production.Keep setâ??up scrap to a minimum and ensure it is clearly segregated from production components.Tooling, Equipment & MaintenanceManufacture, assemble, and maintain singleâ??function tooling including press, basic milling fixtures pneumatic tooling, and purpose-built tooling.Maintain and adjust older mechanical equipmentrequiring a deep understanding of mechanical movements and behaviours under load.Perform root cause checks and corrective adjustments on machines and tooling to stabilize process capability.Conduct basic maintenance and elevate more serious maintenance issues to the Team Leader or relevant department timeously.Ensure all tools and Gear Hob sets are labelled and stored correctly; proactively request/order relevant tools or parts.Quality, Gauging & DocumentationCollect all relevant gauges from the gauge room as per IMDS requirements and ensure calibration status is valid.Read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals and machine documentation.Submit firstâ??off samples to inspection and act on feedback promptly.Identify outâ??ofâ??spec trends and implement remedial actions (adjustments, tool maintenance, parameter optimization).Uphold high accuracy and consistent attention to detail throughout production runs.Identify outâ??ofâ??spec trends and implement remedial actions (adjustments, tool maintenance, parameter optimization).Uphold high accuracy and consistent attention to detail throughout production runs.Safety, Housekeeping & Continuous ImprovementEnsure operational areas are safe and hazardâ??free; always uphold safe working practices.Maintain high housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in safety audits.Support continuous improvement in tooling, setups, cycle times, changeovers, and workflow; contribute to standardization of best practices.https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/S/Senior-Setter-1252599-Job-Search-01-16-2026-04-22-15-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Responsibilities:· Diagnosing and rectifying all electrical, instrument and mechanical faults utilising an engineering system and practices to ensure the plant is adequately supported for maximum uptime.· Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.· Repair, rebuild and lubricate machines and equipment.· Execute maintenance workorders in line with company procedures and work instructions.· Execute daily checks as required.· Execute job requests as required· Daily collection of autonomous maintenance checks· Ensure monthly maintenance targets are met in line with KPI requirements.· Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed in time· Improve preventative maintenance schedules for effectiveness and reduce downtime· Implement Critical Spares Lists reducing downtime.· Ensure critical and spare parts are available.· Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, etc.· Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.· Working independently and with others to solve mechanical and technical problems.· Conduct general preventative maintenance on machinery when they become due.· Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, as well as complying with legal regulations.· Attend to allocated breakdowns as per work orders received.· Ensure flexible availability during off-peak seasons as per operationally may require from time to time· Ensure only approved specialist sub-contractors are utilised s per maintenance procedures and work instructions.· Follow company policies and procedures as a minimum guide, participate and enforce all health, safety, and environmental standards.· Follow any reasonable instruction not defined herein from superior when operationally required.· Ensure the necessary safety checks are done in line with the OHSAct and occupational regulations.· Responsible for your own safety and those of your fellow employees· Follow local laws and guidelines regarding the OHS Act and other related standardsRequisite Qualification & Experience:· Millwright Red Seal qualification· Qualified electrician· Overhead gantry hoist license· Forklift license· Computer literate· Minimum 3 years experience of hydraulic systems and electrical fault finding.· Minimum 3 years technical experience with https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/M/Maintenance-Technician-ElectricalMechanical-Millwr-1253317-Job-Search-01-19-2026-10-29-35-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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