MANUAL LATHE MACHINE OPERATOR

Assign Services (Pty) Ltd
📍 Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 💼 Contract 🕒 Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

Grinding Operation


Manual Lathe Machine Operator



  • Grind external or cylindrical tapered surfaces.

  • Read and interpret drawings, and blueprints.

  • Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.

  • Collect and assemble required products.

  • Determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used.

  • Dress the grinding wheel according to specifications.

  • Lift or hoist workpieces using a crane.

  • Confirm ground workpiece has the correct specifications.

  • Change worn grinding wheels or worn tip.

  • Utilize prescribed measuring tools to confirm product dimensions.

  • Set up automatic work-feeding device.

  • Ensure use proper wheel guards on all grinding machines

  • Observe machine during operation

  • Examine work pieces for any defects and keep records
  • ...

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Job Details

  • Location Centurion, Gauteng
  • Job Type Contract
  • Category Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
  • Posted Date June 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 18, 2026