Screw Machine Setter

R228,382 (ZAR)/yr

R109.80 (ZAR)/hr

R3,563 (ZAR)/yr

The average screw machine setter gross salary in South Africa is R228,382 or an equivalent hourly rate of R110. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R3,563. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa. An entry level screw machine setter (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R172,706. On the other end, a senior level screw machine setter (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R278,158.

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R264,757 (ZAR)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Screw Machine Setter will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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Screw Machine Setter, the majority at 100% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Training

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South Africa

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous...

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Operates and prepares one or more multiple-spindle lathe-type screw machines equipped with automatic indexing and feeding mechanisms to perform turning, boring, threading, and facing operations on metal bar stock on custom basis, analyzing specifications and deciding on tooling according to knowledge of screw-machine operations. Examines blueprint, visualizes machining to be done, dimensions of parts and permissible tolerances, and plans sequence... of operations. Visualizes movements of machine parts, work pieces, and tools in each operation in relation to others, and decides on station and timing of each operation to assure efficient use of tools and time. Selects cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts, and cutting tools to be used on basis of experience and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics. Installs collets, bushings, and stock pushers in stock-feeding mechanism, using wrenches and screwdrivers. Installs and adjusts cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movements at each station. Positions and secures tools in tool holders, verifying positions with gauges and other measuring instruments. Moves controls to set cutting speeds and feed rates. Cranks machine through cycle, stopping machine and adjusting tool positions and machine controls to allow for such factors as timing, clearance between moving parts, and chip removal. Starts machine, observes operation, and verifies conformance to specifications of first-run and sample work pieces, using such instruments as plug and ring gauges, calipers, and micrometers. Replaces worn tools. Read More

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