Qualified Fitter and Turner

Zohorecruit; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a qualified Fitter and Turner for an established plant services company based in Ermelo, South Africa. The role involves maintaining, repairing and fabricating mechanical components to keep plant and equipment running safely and with minimal downtime.

Requirements include Grade 12, Trade Tested Fitter and Turner cert, 3 years post-trade experience, valid driver''s license, and willingness to work overtime or shutdowns.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Fitter and Turner with recognized certification.
• Matric/Grade 12 with relevant technical background.
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience in plant, mining or heavy equipment environments.
• Valid driver''s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment such as pumps and gearboxes.
• Machine, turn and manufacture parts on lathes and milling machines to drawing.
• Carry out planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns and call-outs.
• Fault-find on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Align shafts, couplings and drives, and replace bearings and wear parts.
• Read engineering drawings and measure with micrometers and verniers.
• Follow safety procedures and work with other trades on shutdowns.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade Tested Fitter and Turner (Red Seal / Section 13 or 26D)

Job description

Ermelo, South Africa

Our client, a well-established plant services company based in Ermelo, provides maintenance, repair and support services to industrial and heavy-plant operations across Mpumalanga. They are expanding their technical team and looking for a qualified Fitter and Turner who takes pride in precise, reliable workmanship.

Role Purpose

The Qualified Fitter and Turner will maintain, repair, fabricate and machine mechanical components on plant and equipment, keeping machinery running safely and efficiently and minimising downtime for the client's customers.

Key Responsibilities

Strip, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, crushers and hydraulic components

Machine, turn and manufacture parts on lathes, milling machines and drills to drawing and tolerance

Carry out planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns and call-outs as required

Fault-find on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Align shafts, couplings and drives, and replace bearings, seals and wear parts

Read and work from engineering drawings, specifications and parts manuals

Measure accurately using precision instruments such as micrometers, verniers and dial gauges

Complete job cards, inspection records and maintenance reports

Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work and site safety procedures at all times

Work alongside boilermakers, electricians and other trades on shared jobs and shutdowns

Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade Tested Fitter and Turner (Red Seal / Section 13 or 26D certificate)

Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience, ideally in plant, mining, industrial or heavy-equipment environments

Valid driver's licence (Code B or EB) and own transport

Willing to work overtime, standby and shutdowns as needed

Advantageous

Experience on crushers, screens, conveyors or earthmoving equipment

Hydraulics and pneumatics experience

Mining or MHSA site experience and valid medical fitness certificate

Working at heights, rigging or first aid certificates