Fitter and Turner

The Fitter and Turner will set up, programme, and operate CNC and conventional machine tools, fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components by cutting, shaping, welding, and perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding on mild steel, stainless steel,.

The role is based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.

Shift work and overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspection

• Perform in-process inspections at defined checkpoints during production to verify dimensional accuracy, weld integrity, surface finish, and compliance with quality control plans, releasing only conforming parts for the next operation in the production sequence.
• 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

• Coordinate the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances including welding gases, solvents, and cutting fluids, ensuring safety data sheets are available at points of use and that emergency spill response procedures are understood and practised by all workshop staff.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial workshop.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.
• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.

Qualifications