28 Equipment Operation jobs in South Africa

• Grade 12
• Min 1 years experience operating various machines within the manufacturing /production industry, beverage or liquid food products

Job Title: Laminating Machine Operator
Location: Alrode, Gauteng
Hourly Rate: R65 per hour (probation) | R75 per hour (post-probation)
Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview:
Our client, based in Alrode , is a well-established player in the plastic packaging industry. They specialise in products such as plastic liners, lid liners, bottle liners , and related materials. They are currently seeking a skilled Laminating Machine Operator to join their production team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor plastic laminating machines

• Work with materials in reel and slit form

• Ensure correct setup, calibration, and maintenance of laminating equipment

• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met

• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues during production

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

• Follow production schedules and report on output and performance

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating a Plastic Laminating Machine is essential

• Background in plastic packaging or similar (liners, lid liners, bottle liners)

• Familiarity with handling materials in reel and slit form

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

• Good communication and teamwork skills

Remuneration:

• R65 per hour during the probation period

• Increased to R75 per hour after successful completion of probation

We're looking for a machinist that can manage the machine shop workflow, including material sourcing, production, and quality control, with minimal guidance. Basically show up and turn metal into chips and finished parts, on time.

We're a smaller team, so it's important that everyone is self-sufficient in their role. That is why the role begins as a 90-day contract. Upon successful completion of the contract period you'll transition to a full-time employee.

• Program and Proof G-Code for Components
• Perform Typical Machine Maintenance
• Maintain Adequate On-Hand Materials and Tooling
• Coordinate Production Schedule with Engineering

• Solidworks / SolidCAM
• HAAS Dual-Spindle 30SSY CNC Lathe
• Other Misc Shop Equipment

• 2+ Years of CNC Programming & Proofing
• 2+ Years of Setting Up CNC Lathes and Mills (Tooling, Fixturing, etc.)
• 4+ Years of Operating CNC Equipment
• 4+ Years of Production QC

• Familiarity with SolidCAM / Solidworks
• Experienced in Machining Plastics (Delrin/Acetal, HDPE, etc) and Metals (Aluminum, Stainless)

Please send resumes and references to (cover letters are not necessary) along with your current phone number and/or preferred method of contact.

We are looking for a proactive self-motivated individual to join our print team. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, be skilled in managing print materials, and have experience with various printing machines and equipment. Under general supervision, the position operates various machines to produce print jobs according to specific instructions as outlined in the request sheet, from start to finish. Responsible to help maintain the efficient running of the print department by ensuring the print orders are executed according to established time frames, consumable supplies are amply stocked and machines are properly maintained. Review, prioritize and submit print requests according to complexity and urgency. Ensure that the output is quality checked and accurately meet the instructions as submitted by customers. Using printer software, create artwork batched files for print-on-demand orders. Willingness to work overtime and shifts is an essential prerequisite for the position as and when required.

Job Description:

• Operating and maintaining various digital printing machines and branding equipment.
• Manage machine speed, monitor toner, colour, finish and adjust to maintain quality.
• Prepare, set up, change over and restart machines with new jobs as required.
• Prep all artworks into print ready file formats for Manufacturing. (Artwork Editing)
• Maintain safety, quality, maintenance, and good manufacturing practices.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on all Print Machines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any printing issues that may arise.
• Read and understand a job ticket to ensure the correct product is produced according to specifications.
• Manage workflow effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Visually inspect product throughout the run for quality checks, registration, ink coverage, etc
• Inspect finished product for quality and accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain inventory and consumables to reduces wastage.
• Following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret general instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• You should be familiar with the operations of Machine & Software such as Digital Solvent, Sublimation UV Printers, Plotters, Trotec laser engravers, Heatpress & Mug press machines, Adobe Suite programmes Ai, Photoshop, Rasterlinks etc.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and duties within the print department to ensure a high level of Productivity and Quality.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident with getting work print-ready.
• High School Certificate.
• Computer literate.
• Previous experience as a print room operator will be an advantage.
• Good physical health.
• Knowledge of different print techniques and materials.

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

House keeping

• Health, Safety and Environment Follow strict safety regulations such as wearing gloves, aprons, protective masks, safety shoes etc.
• Demonstrate and promote a proactive commitment to health & safety, wellbeing and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons.
• Report any safety incidents to the safety department as per safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, policies and protocols of the company.
• Executing instructions received from the safety department.
• Ensuring cleanliness and good housekeeping within your work area.

• Attend and participate in daily morning production meeting
• Produce according to the set standard time, daily targets and delivery dates
• Complete daily output production sheets
• Recommend innovative ways to make your work better and easier
• Cross train as backup in other areas of the manufacturing plant
• Complete any tasks that may arise as instructed by the Production manager and or Supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime when required to
• Participate in resolving breakdowns and machine maintenance
• Production changeover

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Amandelbult

Job Description :

Job Description

• Application of work standards.
• Quality of work completed.
• Decisions within allocated schedule of work and safety standards.
• Changing tasks and machine settings to minimize the effect of unexpected problems.
• Stop the operation if the working conditions are unsafe.
• Do not operate the drill rig before you have examined the face and hanging wall.
• Do not drill an unsupported end.
• Do not work in unventilated ends.
• A safe working area - Safety Meeting
• Early Entry Examination
• Face Preparation

• Grade 10 Numeracy and Literacy.
• Grade 12 certificate will be advantageous
• Passed Rock Drill Machine Support training module
• Competent B

To be successful, you will have the following experience:

• At-least 1 - 2 years experience as Rock Drill Machine Operator
• Pass medical fitness assessment

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

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Introduction

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining milling machinery, ensuring smooth production processes, and adhering to safety and quality standards. This role is vital in transforming raw materials into finished milled products efficiently and accurately.

• The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 with reading and writing skills.
• Technical background will serve as a recommendation
• The ideal candidate with experience in the milling processes will enjoy preference.
• Clean criminal record
• Medically fit

• Operate and monitor milling machines and related equipment to grind, crush, or mill raw materials.
• Adjust machine settings for optimal performance and product quality.
• Load raw materials into machines and unload finished products.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery.
• Monitor product output and ensure consistency with quality standards.
  
• Follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or unusual product issues.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet daily targets.
• Clean and maintain work areas to meet hygiene and safety standards.

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Amandelbult

Job Description

• Application of work standards.
• Quality of work completed.
• Decisions within allocated schedule of work and safety standards.
• Changing tasks and machine settings to minimize the effect of unexpected problems.
• Stop the operation if the working conditions are unsafe.
• Do not operate the drill rig before you have examined the face and hanging wall.
• Do not drill an unsupported end.
• Do not work in unventilated ends.
• A safe working area - Safety Meeting
• Early Entry Examination
• Face Preparation

• Grade 10 Numeracy and Literacy.
• Grade 12 certificate will be advantageous
• Passed Rock Drill Machine Support training module
• Competent B

To be successful, you will have the following experience:

• At-least 1 - 2 years experience as Rock Drill Machine Operator
• Pass medical fitness assessment

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

08 August 2025

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