Machine Shop Manager
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Salary: Market related
Late components stall entire builds. Your grip on machining flow protects delivery and opens external sales.
Is this you?
Workshop leadership here is practical, visible and accountable. You understand machining from the floor upwards, stay composed when technical problems arise and enjoy bringing structure to people, schedules and resources. A commercial mindset and the confidence to develop external machining sales will set you apart.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
Taking ownership of the machine shop, you will plan workloads, lead machinists and CNC operator, and keep conventional and CNC machining aligned with drawings, tolerances and deadlines. You will monitor utilisation, downtime, tooling, maintenance, quality and safety while resolving bottlenecks alongside engineering, fabrication, assembly and production teams. You will also help secure outside machining work and run the facility with strong commercial discipline.Where you’ll be doing it
Within an established heavy engineering manufacturer in Benoni, the machine shop forms part of an integrated machining, fabrication and assembly facility. The business designs and manufactures heavy-duty equipment for mining and mineral processing clients in South Africa and international markets, making reliable workshop performance central to project delivery.What you’ll need
A Fitter and Turner, Turner or Toolmaker trade qualification, or a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification, is essential. You need 8 to 10 years of machining or heavy engineering manufacturing experience, including 3 to 5 years leading a machine shop. Strong CNC and conventional machining knowledge, drawing interpretation, production planning, troubleshooting and experience with large or precision-engineered components are required.What you’ll get
The value lies in genuine ownership of a technically demanding machining operation. You will influence workflow, quality, productivity, cost control and delivery while expanding the shop’s external commercial reach. It is a hands-on leadership role with close exposure to engineering, fabrication, assembly and complex manufacturing projects.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Mirandi Hagen on LinkedIn, (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to m.hagen@thetalentexperts.co.za – We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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