Fitter & Turner

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Fitter & Turner for their Isando facility in Johannesburg. This role requires expertise in CNC machine operation and a strong commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Matric, be a qualified Fitter and Turner with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and will be responsible for ensuring precision in machining components to specifications. Join a global organization dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Measuring instruments usage

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Qualified Fitter and Turner

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Title: Fitter & Turner

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Isando, Johannesburg

Onsite/Shift: Onsite

Purpose of Role: The fitter and turner is required to run a machine that is a costed/recovery machine, critical to machining customer demand and contributes to on-time delivery.

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 their 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

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Operational: 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, precision in reading blueprints and executing tasks. Calculating dimensions and measurements accurately.
• Technical: Read and alter offsets on CNC programs, identify inserts and troubleshoot where necessary, use of measuring instruments – outside and inside mics, verniers, telescopic gauges, thread and blade mics, bore mics, thread gauges. Hard part machining, maintain 5S housekeeping and safety on machines.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Qualified Fitter and Turner.
• 5 years’ post trade test experience.
• 2 years’ experience operating CNC machines.

About Weir

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.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.