Fitter and Turner (Engineering Workshop)

Bearings, gearboxes, pumps and lathes: this packaging manufacturer in Gqeberha needs your hands on them. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Gqeberha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Respond to breakdowns and get the line running again safely
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines
• Build and repair press tools, jigs and moulds
• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery
• Align shafts with a laser alignment tool after every drive change

• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations
• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• Trade test as Fitter and Turner, Fitter, Millwright or Toolmaker
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop

• Shift and standby allowances
• Tool allowance
• Chance to study further toward a technician diploma
• Paid overtime on shutdowns

• Write your trade and trade test year first, then the machines you know, like "Filling lines, pumps, gearboxes".
• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.