Fitting and Turning Apprentice

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown invites applicants to join a comprehensive Fitting and Turning Apprenticeship. You will learn to operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders while developing precision and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.

Under expert supervision, you’ll study engineering drawings, fabricate parts to tight tolerances, assemble components, and maintain a tidy, safe workshop. This paid apprenticeship offers formal training, regular evaluations, and a clear career

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• A keen interest in mechanical engineering and machining.
• Good manual dexterity and precision in working with hands.
• Ability to understand technical instructions and apply them accurately.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to mastering fitting and turning skills throughout the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and set up various machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Develop skills in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate precision parts to exact specifications using machining techniques.
• Perform fitting operations, including assembling and disassembling mechanical components.
• Measure and inspect workpieces to ensure adherence to tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintain machinery and the workshop area, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Precision

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a comprehensive Fitting and Turning Apprenticeship in Queenstown . This program is designed to equip apprentices with essential machining and fitting skills for manufacturing and engineering industries. You will learn to operate machine tools like lathes, milling machines, and grinders, and gain experience in assembling and fitting mechanical components. Under expert supervision, apprentices will develop precision, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of engineering principles, contributing to the production of high-quality mechanical parts and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and set up various machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Develop skills in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate precision parts to exact specifications using machining techniques.
• Perform fitting operations, including assembling and disassembling mechanical components.
• Measure and inspect workpieces to ensure adherence to tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintain machinery and the workshop area, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• A keen interest in mechanical engineering and machining.
• Good manual dexterity and precision in working with hands.
• Ability to understand technical instructions and apply them accurately.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to mastering fitting and turning skills throughout the apprenticeship.

Benefits

• Formal training in fitting and turning disciplines.
• Apprenticeship stipend with regular performance evaluations.
• Practical experience on various machining and fitting tasks.
• Mentorship from skilled tradespeople and engineers.
• A clear career path in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.