Fitter and Turner

Our client in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Fitter and Turner to strengthen their team in Newcastle. We are looking for a proactive person who can hit the ground running.

It is a busy, practical environment where no two days look quite the same. Respect, reliability, and a positive attitude define the workplace. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

Responsibilities

Fabrication & Production

• Monitor production machinery during operation to detect abnormal sounds, vibrations, or output quality variations, stopping equipment for investigation and making necessary adjustments to prevent defective output and unplanned downtime.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components, pressure vessels, and piping systems according to detailed engineering drawings, using MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes to produce structurally sound and visually acceptable welds that pass non-destructive testing.
• Set up, programme, and operate CNC lathes, milling machines, and conventional machine tools to manufacture precision components to exact tolerances, selecting appropriate cutting speeds, feeds, and tooling for each material type and machining operation.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct incoming inspection of raw materials and components against purchase specifications and material certificates using precision measuring instruments including micrometres, vernier callipers, height gauges, and hardness testers.
• Carry out final inspection and testing of finished products against engineering drawings, customer specifications, and relevant SANS or ISO standards, preparing inspection reports and certificates of conformance for each completed production batch.

Safety & Workshop Management

• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment following 5S principles by sorting, setting in order, shining, standardising, and sustaining work area organisation, tool storage, and material storage across all workstations and storage zones.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections of all workshop plant and equipment including machine tools, welding sets, lifting tackle, and portable power tools, reporting any defects to maintenance immediately and tagging out unsafe equipment until repaired.
• Enforce strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations and company safety policies within the workshop, including correct PPE usage, compliance with lockout and tagout procedures, and safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts by licensed operators.

Requirements

• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
• A recognised trade certificate in boilermaking, welding, fitting, fitting and turning, or millwrighting from a relevant training authority.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to produce components to specification.
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods, handle heavy materials, and work in an industrial environment with noise and heat.

Qualifications

Certificate in Quality Control and ISO Standards