KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Manufacturing toolrooms for execution of turning work
• Oversee planning, scheduling and distribution of turning work
• Compile BOMs for ordering of material and equipment
• Provide design review inputs for effecient turning activities
• Coordinate and allocate work to Turner machinists in accordance with directions on priority work
• Ensure work activities integration with other departments ie. Electrical, Boilmermaking
• Oversee the assembly of tooling wrt fabricated tooling
• Assist subordinates with training on lathe and milling machines operations
• Plan departmental budget for buying of spares and tools
• Provide work progress updates as prescribed to the departmental Executive Manager
• Ensure maintenance of machines and serviceability

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Grade 12/N3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.
• Trade Test as a Turner/ Fitter & Turner.
• At least 10 years’ experience in conventional Milling machines as an operator & setter.
• At least 10 years’ experience in CNC millingturning Machines (fanuc controls).
• At least 10 years’ experience in the use of conventional lathe.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• CNC programming knowledge and experience will be advantageous.
• CNC competency certificate will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Edge cam software will be advantageous.
• An in-depth understanding and working knowledge of the manufacturing environment.
• Contract/contractor management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in planning and implementation of work activities.
• Good understanding of the explosive environment regulations.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy: MS Packages.