Fitter and Turner (Engineering Workshop) – Experienced

Planned maintenance and breakdown work on shift at the general engineering workshop in Umhlanga. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Umhlanga. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Record work and spares used on the job card or CMMS
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Help with electrical fault-finding on motors and sensors as a millwright
• Respond to breakdowns and get the line running again safely
• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery

• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop
• N2 or N3 engineering subjects
• Trade test as Fitter and Turner, Fitter, Millwright or Toolmaker

• Forklift licence for moving heavy parts
• CNC programming experience

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

• Write your trade and trade test year first, then the machines you know, like "Filling lines, pumps, gearboxes".
• If you can machine parts as well as fit them, say so clearly. Many factories want both skills in one person.