Turner Artisan

Sea Harvest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Harvest is seeking a skilled Turner/Machinist to manufacture, repair and refurbish mechanical components for marine operations, fish processing equipment, and vessels.

You will operate conventional lathes and milling machines, conduct precision measurements, and support planned maintenance to minimize downtime in a demanding marine environment.

Qualifications

• Turner Artisan certificate or equivalent professional trade qualification; Red Seal preferred.
• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience in a marine, fishing, or engineering environment.
• Experience operating conventional lathes and milling machines; marine context is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Machining and fabricating shafts, bushes, sleeves, bearings, pulleys, couplings, and other components with precision.
• Perform maintenance and repair on fish processing equipment and factory machinery to minimize downtime.
• Carry out vessel component machining and repair work; support during vessel maintenance and dry-docking periods.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Planning

Education

Turner Artisan certificate (Red Seal preferred)

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Conventional lathes

Milling machines

Grinding equipment

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW:

To manufacture, repair, maintain and refurbish mechanical components and equipment used in fishing operations, cold storage facilities, and marine vessels.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Machining and Fabrication

• Operate conventional and/or CNC lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinding equipment.
• Manufacture and repair shafts, bushes, sleeves, bearings, pulleys, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, and other measuring instruments.

2. Maintenance and Repairs

• Conduct maintenance and repair work on fish processing equipment and factory machinery.
• Assist with breakdown repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Refurbish worn mechanical components to extend equipment life.
• Support planned maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.

3. Vessel and Marine Support

• Carry out machining and repair work on vessel components where required.
• Repair shafts, pump components, winch parts, hydraulic system components, and other marine equipment.
  Assist during vessel maintenance periods and dry-docking activities
  

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade Test Certificate as a Turner Artisan (Red Seal preferred).
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' post-trade experience in a marine, fishing, or engineering environment.
• Experience operating conventional lathes and milling machines.
• Marine or fishing industry experience will be advantageous.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE

• Mechanical maintenance principles.
• Engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Precision measurement techniques.
  Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Basic welding and fabrication knowledge advantageous

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Problem-solving skills.
• Technical aptitude and engineering mindset.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Planning and organizing ability.