Fitter & Turner

Weir; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Fitter & Turner to join their team in Isando, Johannesburg. The role involves operating CNC machines and ensuring quality standards in production. Ideal candidates will have the necessary qualifications and experience, including a background in CNC operations. The organization values individual contributions, innovation, and commitment to safety, offering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ post trade test experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC horizontal and vertical boring and lathe.
• Read and alter offsets on CNC programs.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and zero harm.

Skills

CNC operation

Technical troubleshooting

Use of measuring instruments

Education

Qualified Fitter and Turner

Valid Forklift License

Valid Overhead Crane License

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

Job Title

Fitter & Turner (1x Extra Large Machine)

Division

Weir Minerals

Location

Isando, Johannesburg

Onsite / Shift

Onsite / Shift

Purpose of Role

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor‑make their own career and do the best work of our lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation: Set and operate CNC horizontal and vertical boring (3‑5 axis) and CNC lathe, machine components to drawing specification, within the required standard of quality and time, work with tolerance of 12 microns, sign first off components.
• Technical: Read and alter offsets on CNC programs, identify inserts and troubleshoot where necessary, use measuring instruments – outside and inside microns, verniers, telescopic gauges, thread and blade microns, bore microns, thread gauges, hard part machining, maintain 5S housekeeping and safety on machines.

Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter and Turner.
• Valid Forklift and Overhead Crane Licenses.
• 5 years’ post trade test experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating CNC machines.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.