Lead Fitter & Turner – Own, Improve & Optimize

Cape Boiler & Heater Co.

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Cape Boiler & Heater Co. in Cape Town seeks a competent Fitter & Turner to take ownership of the Fitting & Turning department, delivering precision machining and assembly of boilers, burners and mechanical systems. You will work from drawings, set up lathes and mills, and drive quality and process improvements.

The role requires independency, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to raise workmanship standards and workshop efficiency.

Qualifications

Qualified Fitter & Turner with trade test essential.
Strong machining and fitting competence.
Able to work independently and deliver consistent quality.
Technically minded with attention to detail.
Motivated to improve systems rather than workaround problems.

Responsibilities

Precision fitting and turning of industrial components.
Machining, assembly, repair, and modification of parts for boilers, burners, and mechanical systems.
Working from drawings, sketches, and measurements.
Setting up and operating lathes, mills, and general workshop equipment.
Maintaining tolerances, surface finishes, and workmanship standards.
Identifying inefficiencies and actively improving workshop flow, tooling, and processes.
Taking ownership of housekeeping, tooling condition, and job quality.