Precision Machining Apprentice: Mentorship & Training
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Job summary
Placements24 invites applicants for a Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship in Mahikeng. Trainees will learn to read drawings, set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders, and fabricate metal components to tight specifications under experienced machinists.
You will gain hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to earn a recognized trade qualification, with a competitive apprentice salary and clear career progression in manufacturing and engineering.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric) with passes in Mathematics (and ideally Physical Science).
- Strong interest in metalwork, machining and precision engineering.
- Good manual dexterity and spatial reasoning abilities.
- Ability to follow instructions and work accurately.
- Commitment to quality workmanship and safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Learn to fabricate, shape, and fit metal components according to precise specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Perform assembly of mechanical parts and sub-assemblies.
- Maintain machine tools and work area, adhering to safety standards in Mahikeng.
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Education
Job description
Placements24 invites applicants for a Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship in Mahikeng. Trainees will learn to read drawings, set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders, and fabricate metal components to tight specifications under experienced machinists.
You will gain hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to earn a recognized trade qualification, with a competitive apprentice salary and clear career progression in manufacturing and engineering.
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