Apprentice Mechanical Fitter & Turner

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 3,900 - 4,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive apprenticeship training

Mentorship by skilled tradespeople

Competitive apprentice salary

Exposure to diverse industries

Opportunity to gain trade qualificatio

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated individuals for an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter & Turner role at their Queenstown, Eastern Cape facility. You will train in precision metalworking, machine operation, and mechanical assembly, learning to read drawings, operate lathes and mills, and assemble complex components.

You will work under experienced tradespeople, gain hands-on experience across fitting, turning, welding, and fabrication, and pursue a recognized trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Matric/equivalent with strong technical subjects preferred.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Legally eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in South Africa.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions diligently.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to shape metal parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to produce components.
• Perform precision fitting and assembly of mechanical parts and equipment.
• Understand and apply measurement techniques using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of plant machinery.
• Practice safe workshop procedures and maintain a tidy work environment.
• Develop skills in welding and basic fabrication.
• Understand the properties of various metals and materials.
• Participate in theoretical training sessions and examinations as required.
• Contribute to the team's efforts to meet production and maintenance targets in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Skills

Mathematics aptitude

Manual dexterity

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Full-time availability

Legal to apprentice SA

Education

Matric/technical subjects

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the industrial manufacturing and maintenance sector, is seeking diligent and technically inclined individuals to join their operations as Apprentice Mechanical Fitters and Turners in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This apprenticeship program provides comprehensive training in precision metalworking, machine operation, and mechanical assembly. You will learn to read technical drawings, operate lathes and milling machines, and assemble intricate mechanical components. Working closely with experienced tradespeople, you will contribute to the production and maintenance of critical machinery and equipment essential to various industries. The role is based full-time at our client's workshop in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, offering a solid foundation for a skilled trade career.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to shape metal parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to produce components.
• Perform precision fitting and assembly of mechanical parts and equipment.
• Understand and apply measurement techniques using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of plant machinery.
• Practice safe workshop procedures and maintain a tidy work environment.
• Develop skills in welding and basic fabrication.
• Understand the properties of various metals and materials.
• Participate in theoretical training sessions and examinations as required.
• Contribute to the team's efforts to meet production and maintenance targets in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Requirements

• A strong interest in mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing.
• Good aptitude for mathematics and technical subjects.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions diligently.
• Must possess a matriculation certificate or equivalent, with a strong preference for technical subjects.
• Ability to work full-time at our facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Must be legally eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in South Africa.
• A proactive and safety-conscious attitude.

Benefits

• Comprehensive apprenticeship training covering fitting and turning disciplines.
• Mentorship from highly skilled and experienced mechanical tradespeople.
• Competitive apprentice salary of R71000 per annum.
• Exposure to diverse industrial applications and machinery.
• Opportunity to gain a recognized trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter & Turner.
• Career development opportunities within the manufacturing and engineering sector.
• A stable and supportive workshop environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Contribution to essential industrial infrastructure.