Apprentice Mechanical Fitter & Turner — Mentorship

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

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.