Fitter & Turner

ALPLA INC.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA INC. in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for workshop machining and industrial plant maintenance. The role involves precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of components, plus refurbishment where OEM spares are unavailable.

You will read drawings, perform welding, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will contribute to corrective maintenance, preventative tasks, and plant improvements while supporting maintenance

Qualifications

• 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 with fault-finding and RCA processes.
• Proficient in documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of mechanical components.
• Maintain workshop tools and housekeeping to high standards.
• Overhaul, rebuild, and refurbish pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and SOPs.

Skills

Workshop machining

Maintenance planning

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drilling machines

Measuring equipment

SAP CMMS

Job description

Ballito / KwaZulu-Natal / South Africa /Recycling/Full time

• 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

What makes you great

• 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
• Proactive and self-driven
• High attention to detail and quality focused
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Systematic and organized
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Good communication and teamwork
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Safety-conscious and disciplined
• Accountable and reliable

What you can expect working with us

• 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.