Wire Drawing Machine Operators / Fitters – Whinstone Enterprises

Job Description

Job Summary

Employer: WHINSTONE ENTERPRISES (PTY) LTD
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Selibe Phikwe, Botswana
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive pay based on proven skill, plus shift allowance.
Closing Date: 2026-10-10

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and repair wire drawing machines including fault-finding, fitting, and repair of critical parts
• Make or re-machine parts in-house using lathe, mill, grinder
• Perform die changing, setting and maintenance while machine is running
• Ensure correct wire rod / steel grades and rolling stock per product
• Draw wire to BS / EN and equivalent SABS standards
• Work night shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

Requirements

• 5-6 years’ hands-on experience on wire drawing machines
• Must operate AND repair the machine: fault-finding, fitting, repair of critical parts
• Able to make or re-machine parts in-house (lathe, mill, grinder)
• Die changing, setting and maintenance while running
• Knowledge of wire rod / steel grades and correct rolling stock per product
• Able to draw wire to BS / EN and equivalent SABS standards
• Basic English. No formal qualification required – skill and experience only
• Willing to work night shifts, weekends and public holidays

Salary

Competitive pay based on proven skill, plus shift allowance.

How to Apply

Apply: CV stating machines operated, wire sizes and grades produced, repair/machining experience and contactable references.
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: 10 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.