MANUAL LATHE MACHINE OPERATOR
Location
centurion, gauteng
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Plastics & Process Engineering
Posted
June 09, 2026
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