Artisan Fitter & Turner

Mintek

South Africa

ZAR 200 000 - 400 000

Job description

Job title : Artisan Fitter & Turner

Job Location : Gauteng, Randburg
Deadline : April 24, 2025
Job Description

Assembly Fitter, Turning and Milling:

Manufacture, modify and erect pilot plants/laboratory apparatus / client products or parts thereof as per detailed engineering drawings.
Manufacture, modify, repair and assembly mechanical equipment and components on machinery as requested.
Provide fitting and machining skills support during commissioning of test facilities or client products in accordance with project or task.
Test individual components or plant as per prescribed procedures to ensure that the overall plant function is achieved.
Execute quality control plant as per task and standards applicable to the task at hand – e.g. machining to close tolerances.

Interpretation Of Engineering Drawings:

Plan machining requirements for a job based on engineering drawings.
Assist Supervisor with QA / QC inspections.
Inspecting subcontractor’s workmanship (where sub-contractor work is applicable).

Safety:

Perform risk assessments for every task assigned (HIRA).
Take control of the workmanship and safety of trade workers / operators under his control.
Ensure that Mintek’s safety standards and procedures are sustained with regard to machinery and to uphold prescribed safety standard procedures in his workspace.
Recommend improved work practices and amendments to procedures affecting workmanship and safety matters.
Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspection.

Execution Of Workshop And Plant Activities:

Typical activities expected to be performed by a qualified Artisan Fitter and Turner:
Set machines and manufacture to quality standards.
Machine components as per engineering drawing requirements.
Precision marking out and measurement of work pieces using Vernier calipers, height gauges and micrometers.
Machining and cutting of materials using lathe machines, milling machines and power saws.
General welding, screw cutting, drilling and tapping of holes.
Use hand held power tools (e.g. drill, angle grinder) to manufacture items.
Structural and component assemblies.

Minimum Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Min Education: Matric/N3 plus Trade Certificate as Fitter and Turner.
Min Training: Trade test and a completed apprenticeship as Fitter and Turner. (Lotus Notes, MS Office, CAD)
5 years minimum experience.
Industry experience of at least 3 years in a workshop or field/project environment after qualification as a Fitter and Turner.
Engineering / Technical jobs.