Junior Artisan

Job Description

Junior Artisan | HENSOLDT South Africa

The Tone:
This is an early career role at HENSOLDT South Africa, located in South Africa. The company operates a dedicated machine shop, crucial for the development and production of precision components and prototypes that support smooth production processes. This role is ideal for a trade-qualified fitter and turner looking to grow their career, providing essential support to the workshop’s efficient operation by manufacturing and modifying components, ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and safety in all tasks.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: South Africa

• Team: Machine shop team, collaborates with mentors and engineering teams
• Mission: Support the efficient operation of the workshop by manufacturing and modifying components to high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manufacture simple components to required standards, applying correct manufacturing techniques and workshop procedures to deliver components that meet quality, dimensional accuracy, and finish standards efficiently.
• Deliver accurate work on higher-value components under supervision, determining and applying suitable manufacturing processes for general machining while continuously improving quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Independently produce recurring high-value parts and multi-component assemblies, accurately quoting and planning manufacturing requirements, selecting suitable processes, and performing effective workpiece setup.
• Develop CNC capability through tooling setup, jigging, machine observation, and programming training, enabling the production of specialized components, including multi-axis work, within specified tolerances and finishes.
• Ensure the workshop and all working areas remain safe at all times, promoting safe working practices, maintaining excellent housekeeping, and keeping machines, tools, and equipment in good working condition.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Trade Certificate as a qualified fitter and turner, establishing foundational expertise in machining. This role is designed for an early career professional eager to develop practical skills.
• Experience: Hold 0–2 years of general experience in the machining of metals, demonstrating initial practical application of trade skills.
• Skills: Exhibit good knowledge of manufacturing processes, proficiency in machining processes and techniques, a clear understanding of material machinability and limitations for accuracy and finish, strong attention to detail, and sound problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Show prior exposure to manufacturing and machining environments, demonstrate an innovative approach to solving complex jobs, and possess the ability to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and workshop capabilities, alongside a willingness to learn.