Fitter and Turner - Meadow Feeds - Paarl

Trending Talent Solutions; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total cost to company package

Job summary

Trending Talent Solutions is seeking a qualified Fitter and Turner for our Paarl facility. The role covers condition monitoring, mechanical maintenance, fitting, welding, and machining on lathes and milling machines.

You will be responsible for planning, commissioning equipment, and meeting ISO/HACCP standards. Requirements include an N3 certificate with a completed apprenticeship and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified fitter and Turner with minimum N3 certificate.
• Completed apprenticeship with a trade test certificate.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Fitter and Turner in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in gear-boxes, hydraulic- and pneumatic systems advantageous.
• Be proactive with own initiative.
• Continuous improvement mindset; able to work in a team or individually.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Willing to work overtime and standby on roster.
• Comply with Health & Safety, risk management; Astral Code of Conduct; ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, 20 Keys, Astral Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Condition monitoring and mechanical maintenance of equipment.
• Fitting and welding.
• Part manufacturing on lathes and milling machines.
• Proficient mechanical planning.
• Commissioning of mechanical equipment.

Skills

Proactive

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Own initiative

Overtime readiness

Education

N3 certificate

Trade test certificate

Tools

Gear boxes

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Condition monitoring & mechanical maintenance of equipment;
• Fitting and welding;
• Part manufacturing on lathes and milling machines;
• Proficient mechanical planning;
• Commissioning of mechanical equipment.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A qualified Fitter and Turner with a minimum N3 certificate;
• Completed apprenticeship with a trade test certificate;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as Fitter and Turner preferably in a manufacturing environment;
• Experience in gear-boxes, hydraulic- and pneumatic systems will be a definite advantage;
• Be pro-active and able to use own initiative;
• Continuous improvement mind-set and be able to work in a team as well as individual environment;
• Personal and professional integrity;
• Be prepared to work overtime and carry out standby duties on a roster basis;
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Health & Safety, risk management; Astral Code of Conduct;
• Commit and comply to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, 20 Keys, Astral Code of Ethics, and any other company management systems.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times;
• Be prepared to relocate to close vicinity of the factory;
• Location: Paarl

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package.

Closing date: 09 November 2026