Fitter & Turner
| Published | May 1, 2026 |
| Expires | June 30, 2026 |
| Location | Bellville, South Africa |
| Category | Technician |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
Description
A well-established Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a “Fitter & Turner’’ to join their team on a full time permanent basis in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town.
Very good salary on offer (subject to background and experiences) plus internal career advancement oppertunities.
Position Requirements:
• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
• F&T Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience post trade.
• Energetic, proactive, and capable of working under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transportation.
Position Responsibilities:
Admin:
• Complete all Fabrication Request feedback paperwork.
• Complete MJR’s
• Compile SOW and BOM for small FR.
• Complete all TSIS and H&S paperwork.
Fabrication:
• Planning:
o Check that all part complies with procurement register and data pack. (Report any deviations)
o Check that all tools and equipment is available to execute task.
o Plan a working procedure for the task.
• Material cutting:
o Proper use of bandsaw, cut-off saw, cutting torch, grinder, etc.
• Welding:
o Types of welding and task that it relates to:
o Mig welding: For General structures, barriers, base frames, etc.
o Tig welding: For FDB baskets, soaking pipes, manifolds, tanks, etc.
o Arc welding: For onsite welding, area that bigger machine can’t access.
• Drilling and/or slotting holes:
o Proper use of hand drill, magbase drill, machining machine, etc.
• Grinding:
o Remove all shape edgers, burs, welding spatter, etc. (Prep for next phase)
Machining and Fitting:
• Planning:
o Check that all part complies with procurement register and data pack. (Report any deviations)
o Check that all tools and equipment is available to execute task.
o Plan a working procedure for the task.
o Complete MJR’s for parts require heat treatment or any process that can’t be done inhouse.
• Machining:
o Use appropriate machinery to execute tasks for e.g.:
o Proper use of lathe machine for turning, facing, grooving, parting, boring, tapping, etc.
o Proper use of milling machine for forming flat surfaces, cutting slots, drilling or reaming holes, gear cutting, etc.
o Proper use of surface grinding machine for surface finishing, remove material for small tolerances, etc.
o On completion of parts ensure that all shape edgers and burs are removed and the part is treated for the next phase. (Lubricate and store in a dry area to avoid rust.)
• Fitting:
o Appropriate fitting method must be used to perform tasks like:
o Fitment and alignment of drives, brakes, clutches, gears, sprockets, bearing, etc.
o Fitment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, etc.
o Fitment of Pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Please send your resume/CV
