Press Shop Supervisor

Minimum requirements: Solid background as a Mechanical Process Engineer Matric or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset 3 to 5 years of relevant experience Prepare and calibrate machinery for producing various press parts Operate machinery and maintain presses to meet product specifications Examine and interpret drawings for products to be produced Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job Follow all safety protocols Ensure proper maintenance, safety, and functioning of all equipment Select appropriate machines and position or load material for a job Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc. Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects Keep records of approved and defective units or final products Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages Proven experience as machinist in a press shop environment Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.) Ability to use precision tools (e.g. callipers) to take accurate measurements Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material Ability to read drawings, schematics and manuals Good at math with analytical abilities Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items Consultant: Aulyn Mthombeni - Dante Personnel East Rand

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 7/11/2025