Precision Fitter & Turner - Maintenance Technician

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Stable employment

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a qualified Maintenance Fitter and Turner to join our essential maintenance team. You will fabricate, install and repair mechanical components and machinery, using precision fitting and machining skills to maintain uptime.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, working safely, and solving problems autonomously within a manufacturing setting near Stellenbosch. Trade certification and hands-on machine shop experience are essential, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter and Turner with relevant trade certification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously or in a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision fitting, assembly, and repair of mechanical equipment and components according to specifications.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate or modify parts.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repair solutions.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Read drawings

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Education

Fitter and Turner trade qualification

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a qualified Maintenance Fitter and Turner to join our essential maintenance team. You will fabricate, install and repair mechanical components and machinery, using precision fitting and machining skills to maintain uptime.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, working safely, and solving problems autonomously within a manufacturing setting near Stellenbosch. Trade certification and hands-on machine shop experience are essential, with opportunities for