Fitter & Turner

ALPLA Group; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a qualified Fitter & Turner to join our maintenance team. You will perform precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of mechanical components, read drawings, and support plant reliability.

You will overhaul pumps and rotating equipment, assist with RCA investigations, and help with shutdowns. A Trade Test, N3 Fitting, Grade 12, and at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics & Science essential).
• Minimum N3 Fitting.
• Qualified Trade Tested Fitter & Turner.
• 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in workshop machining and industrial plant maintenance.
• Strong experience with lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and measuring equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Experience in fault-finding and RCA processes.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, basic reporting).
• SAP or similar CMMS User.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of mechanical components.
• Manufacture or refurbish parts where OEM spares are unavailable or lead times are excessive.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications accurately.
• Maintain workshop tools, machines, and housekeeping to high standards.
• Overhaul, rebuild, and refurbish pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and rotating equipment.

Skills

Lathes

Milling machines

Drilling machines

Measuring equipment

Basic welding

Read drawings

RCA experience

MS Office

SAP

CMMS

Documentation

Code 8 license

Education

Grade 12 (Math & Science)

N3 Fitting

Trade Tested Fitter & Turner

Tools

MS Office

SAP

CMMS

Job description

• Perform precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of mechanical components
• Manufacture or refurbish parts where OEM spares are unavailable or lead times are excessive
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications accurately
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work (cutting, grinding, shaping, repairs, modifications, improvements)
• Maintain workshop tools, machines, and housekeeping to high standards
• Conduct routine checks on workshop equipment, tool cupboards, and tool control systems
• Overhaul, rebuild, and refurbish pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and rotating equipment
• Mechanical seals, bearings and coupling fitment and removal
• Perform equipment alignment, and condition monitoring
• Assist with breakdown response, fault-finding, and corrective maintenance
• Execute preventative and planned maintenance tasks as per schedule
• Support shutdown activities and plant improvement projects
• Conduct QC inspections on incoming repaired items, refurbished components, and new spares
• Generate workshop reports, job feedback, and maintenance documentation
• Complete check sheets and job cards accurately and timeously
• Assist and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions
• Create and update work instructions and standard repair procedures
• Maintain high attention to detail and workmanship standards
• Link closely with Stores and Maintenance Planning regarding spare parts requirements
• Assist with material management of workshop steels, plates, and salvageable materials
• Identify and prepare materials required for machining and fabrication jobs
• Supporting other artisans and maintenance team members as required
• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and housekeeping requirements
• Hold standby duties & attend to callouts and work overtime as required

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Perform precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of mechanical components
• Manufacture or refurbish parts where OEM spares are unavailable or lead times are excessive
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications accurately
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work (cutting, grinding, shaping, repairs, modifications, improvements)
• Maintain workshop tools, machines, and housekeeping to high standards
• Conduct routine checks on workshop equipment, tool cupboards, and tool control systems
• Maintenance & Plant Support
• Overhaul, rebuild, and refurbish pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and rotating equipment
• Mechanical seals, bearings and coupling fitment and removal
• Perform equipment alignment, and condition monitoring
• Assist with breakdown response, fault-finding, and corrective maintenance
• Execute preventative and planned maintenance tasks as per schedule
• Support shutdown activities and plant improvement projects
• Conduct QC inspections on incoming repaired items, refurbished components, and new spares
• Generate workshop reports, job feedback, and maintenance documentation
• Complete check sheets and job cards accurately and timeously
• Assist and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions
• Create and update work instructions and standard repair procedures
• Maintain high attention to detail and workmanship standards
• Link closely with Stores and Maintenance Planning regarding spare parts requirements
• Assist with material management of workshop steels, plates, and salvageable materials
• Identify and prepare materials required for machining and fabrication jobs
• Supporting other artisans and maintenance team members as required
• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and housekeeping requirements
• Hold standby duties & attend to callouts and work overtime as required

What makes you great

• Grade 12 (Mathematics & Science essential)
• Minimum N3 Fitting
• Qualified Trade Tested Fitter & Turner
• 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in workshop machining and industrial plant maintenance
• Strong experience with lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and measuring equipment
• Basic welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and tolerances
• Experience of participating in fault-finding and RCA processes
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, basic reporting)
• SAP or similar CMMS User
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Physically fit and able to work in workshop and plant environments
• Valid Code 8 driver's license and own reliable vehicle

What you can expect working with us

• Proactive and self-driven
• High attention to detail and quality focused
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Dynamic and International working environment in a stable and growing family business
• Market Related salary and benefits
• Rewarding and promoting your individual performance
• Opportunity to proactively share your own ideas.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.