Engineering Fitting & Assembly Assistant

Vulcan Recruit; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Recruit is seeking an Engineering Fitting & Assembly Assistant for a precision engineering workshop in Strand / Helderberg, Western Cape. You will assist with the fitting, assembly and finishing of precision-machined aluminium components, using basic hand and engineering tools, while maintaining strict quality and careful handling.

This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone with basic engineering experience, not a senior fitter.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, machining, fitting or mechanical workshop preferred.
• Basic fitting and assembly experience.
• Comfortable using hand and engineering tools.
• Good attention to detail and practical ability.
• Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Install Helicoils into aluminium components.
• Tap holes before Helicoil installation.
• Check Helicoils and threads are installed correctly.
• Fit bolts and ensure threads engage properly.
• Carry out basic fitting and assembly of aluminium components.
• Use hand and engineering tools safely.
• Deburr and finish components as required.
• Clean components before and after assembly.
• Ensure finished parts are neat, clean and presentable.
• Handle precision-machined components carefully to prevent damage.
• Identify and report damaged or incorrectly fitted components.
• Assist with general fitting and finishing duties in the workshop.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Follow workshop quality and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Helicoils installation

Aluminium handling

Hand tools & workshop tools

Job description

Engineering Fitting & Assembly Assistant

Location: Strand / Helderberg, Western Cape
Industry: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Environment: Workshop / On-site
Salary: R6,500 TO R8,000

About the Opportunity

Our client, a small and established precision engineering company based in the Strand / Helderberg area, is looking for a practical and hands-on Engineering Fitting & Assembly Assistant to join their workshop team.

This position does not require a highly qualified or trade-tested Fitter. It would suit someone with previous experience in an engineering, machining, fitting or mechanical workshop who is comfortable working with their hands and using basic engineering tools.

The successful candidate will mainly assist with the fitting, assembly and finishing of precision-machined aluminium components. Attention to detail and careful handling are extremely important, as completed components must not be damaged during the assembly process.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in an engineering, machining, fitting, mechanical or manufacturing workshop preferred.
• Basic hands-on fitting and assembly experience.
• Comfortable using hand and engineering tools.
• Basic understanding of threads, tapping, bolts and fasteners.
• Experience installing Helicoils would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working with aluminium components would be advantageous.
• Good practical and mechanical ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions accurately.
• Quality-conscious and careful when handling precision-machined components.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work effectively as part of a workshop team.

Key Responsibilities

• Install Helicoils into aluminium components.
• Correctly tap holes before Helicoil installation.
• Check that Helicoils and threads are installed correctly.
• Fit bolts and ensure threads engage and function properly.
• Carry out basic fitting and assembly of aluminium components.
• Use basic hand and engineering tools correctly and safely.
• Deburr and finish components where required.
• Clean components before and after assembly.
• Ensure finished parts are neat, clean and presentable.
• Handle precision-machined components carefully to prevent scratches, damaged threads or other damage.
• Identify and report damaged or incorrectly fitted components.
• Assist with general fitting and finishing duties within the workshop.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Follow workshop quality and health & safety procedures.

Ideal Candidate

We are not looking for a senior or highly qualified Fitter for this position.

The ideal candidate may currently be working as a Fitting Assistant, Junior Fitter, Engineering Assistant, Workshop Assistant or Assembly Assistant, or have similar hands-on workshop experience.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is practical, careful and takes pride in the quality of their work.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a basic engineering foundation who would like to gain further hands-on experience within a precision engineering environment.