Fitter and Turner Apprentice

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentorship

Competitive apprentice salary

Trade qualification

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 invites applicants for a Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship in Mahikeng. Trainees will learn to read drawings, set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders, and fabricate metal components to tight specifications under experienced machinists.

You will gain hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to earn a recognized trade qualification, with a competitive apprentice salary and clear career progression in manufacturing and engineering.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with passes in Mathematics (and ideally Physical Science).
• Strong interest in metalwork, machining and precision engineering.
• Good manual dexterity and spatial reasoning abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Learn to fabricate, shape, and fit metal components according to precise specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Perform assembly of mechanical parts and sub-assemblies.
• Maintain machine tools and work area, adhering to safety standards in Mahikeng.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Spatial reasoning

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Quality workmanship

Education

Grade 12 with Maths

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship in Mahikeng for individuals passionate about precision metalwork and machining. This program provides comprehensive training in the fabrication, assembly, and repair of mechanical components using lathes, milling machines, and other precision tools. You will work under the guidance of skilled tradespeople, learning to interpret technical drawings and produce high-quality metal parts. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a highly sought-after skill set and build a successful career in manufacturing and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Learn to fabricate, shape, and fit metal components according to precise specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Perform assembly of mechanical parts and sub-assemblies.
• Maintain machine tools and work area, adhering to safety standards in Mahikeng .

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate with passes in Mathematics and ideally Physical Science.
• A strong interest in metalwork, machining and precision engineering.
• Good manual dexterity and spatial reasoning abilities?
• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety practices in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Comprehensive hands-on training in fitting and turning.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and machinists.
• Competitive apprentice salary.
• Opportunity to earn a recognized trade qualification.
• Career progression in manufacturing and engineering sectors.