Roll Assembly Fitter – Heavy Machinery

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd seeks a Semi-Skilled Fitter in Cape Town to join the Roll Assembly Department. You will assemble/disassemble rolling mill components, inspect parts, and perform basic measurements to verify tolerances.

The role includes supporting production, maintaining housekeeping, and complying with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has Grade 12 or equivalent, at least 3 years in engineering or metal industries, and experience with power tools.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience within the engineering or metal industry.
• Knowledge and use of power tools.
• Physically fit to handle materials and tools.
• Able to perform basic technical tasks.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of workshop safety.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Hands on practical approach to the job.
• Safety awareness and consciousness.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions.
• Sound communication skills (read/write English).
• Computer literate.
• Prepared to work weekends and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble rolling mill components, including chocks, bearings, seals, and locking rings.
• Clean and degrease mechanical parts.
• Mount and fit heavy-duty bearings onto roll necks using induction heaters, hydraulic presses, or manual tools.
• Perform basic precision measurements to verify clearances and tolerances.
• Conduct visual inspections of rolls and bearings for wear, cracks, or damage.
• Report defects to supervisor to prevent downtime.
• Ensure all rolls are assembled to a required standard.
• Inventory and spares handling.
• Housekeeping of the workshop.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Hard-working

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Computer literate

Weekend/overtime commitment

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd seeks a Semi-Skilled Fitter in Cape Town to join the Roll Assembly Department. You will assemble/disassemble rolling mill components, inspect parts, and perform basic measurements to verify tolerances.

The role includes supporting production, maintaining housekeeping, and complying with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has Grade 12 or equivalent, at least 3 years in engineering or metal industries, and experience with power tools.