Semi Skilled Fitter

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

The SA Steelworks Machine Shop Department requires a committed, hardworking and motivated individual to join their team. The successful applicant will be responsible for, but not limited to Semi-Skilled functions within the Roll Assembly Department.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to

Roll Assembly, including:

• Assemble and disassemble rolling mill components, including chocks, bearings, seals, and locking rings.
• Clean and degrease mechanical parts thoroughly to prepare them for inspection and reassembly.
• Mount and fit heavy-duty bearings onto roll necks using basic induction heaters, hydraulic presses, or manual impact tools.
• Perform basic precision measurements using Vernier calipers, micrometers, and feeler gauges to verify clearances and tolerances before final assembly.

Providing support and assistance to Production ,including :

• Conduct visual inspections of rolls and bearings to identify signs of premature wear, cracks, scoring, or thermal damage.
• Report identified defects immediately to the Team Leader, Production, Engineering Manager or a Qualified Artisan to prevent operational downtime.

• Ensure all rolls are assembled to a required standard
• Inventory and spares handling
• Housekeeping of the workshop
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Other ad-hoc duties as assign by the Department Supervisor, Team Leader or Engineering Manager

Qualifying Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience within the engineering or metal industry
• Knowledge and use of power tools
• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• 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 (understand, read and write English)
• Computer literate
• Must be prepared to work weekends and overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent standards in execution

Other Information:

Job title : Semi-Skilled Fitter

Reporting to : Machine Shop Supervisor & Engineering Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30-17h00: Monday - Thursday

07h30-16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.