Fitter & Turner (Hydraulic Workshop) Wadeville

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting a Red Seal Fitter & Turner for an established engineering company specialising in hydraulic equipment repair and precision machining for the Wadeville workshop. This hands-on role involves precision machining, fault diagnosis, and rebuilding hydraulic equipment to high quality standards.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Precision Machining

• Operate conventional/manual lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and other workshop equipment.
• Manufacture, modify and repair precision hydraulic components to exact engineering tolerances.
• Machine shafts, pistons, glands, bushes and other custom-engineered components from technical drawings.

Hydraulic Repairs & Assembly

• Strip, inspect, repair and rebuild hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and manifolds.
• Replace seals, bearings, bushes and worn components.
• Assemble and pressure-test repaired hydraulic equipment before release.

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

• Diagnose hydraulic and mechanical faults accurately.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend effective repair solutions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports to support the engineering and quotation teams.

Quality Control

• Inspect machined components using precision measuring instruments, including:
  • Micrometers
  • Vernier calipers
  • Bore gauges
  • Dial indicators
• Ensure all work complies with engineering drawings, tolerances and quality standards.

Workshop Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance on workshop machinery and tooling.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Adhere to safe workshop practices and wear the required PPE at all times.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Red Seal Fitter & Turner Trade Test (Section 13 or Section 26D) – Essential
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years post-trade experience as a qualified Fitter & Turner.
• Proven experience within a hydraulic repair, heavy engineering or precision machining environment.
• Extensive experience operating conventional/manual lathes and milling machines.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, fluid power principles and hydraulic sealing systems.
• Experience machining components to close tolerances.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Excellent conventional machining skills.
• Hydraulic fault-finding and repair expertise.
• Knowledge of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves and manifolds.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.