Apprentice Mechanical Fitter & Turner — Queenstown Training

Placements24; O Mente; On-site; EUR 3,300 - 4,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from skilled traders

Career development opportunities

Stable workshop environment

Exposure to diverse industrial apps

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking diligent Apprentices for Mechanical Fitter & Turner roles. This full-time program offers training in precision metalworking, machine operation, and mechanical assembly.

You will learn to read technical drawings, operate lathes and milling machines, and contribute to the production and maintenance of essential machinery while working closely with skilled tradespeople. A recognised trade qualification is the goal.

Qualifications

• Must possess a matriculation certificate or equivalent with strong technical subjects.
• Interest in mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions diligently.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other tools to shape metal parts.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications to produce components.
• Assist in fitting and assembling mechanical parts and equipment.
• Develop skills with measurement tools like calipers and micrometers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Reading technical drawings

Machine operation

Mathematics

Education

Matric / equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Calipers

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking diligent Apprentices for Mechanical Fitter & Turner roles. This full-time program offers training in precision metalworking, machine operation, and mechanical assembly.

You will learn to read technical drawings, operate lathes and milling machines, and contribute to the production and maintenance of essential machinery while working closely with skilled tradespeople. A recognised trade qualification is the goal.