Fitter and Turner

SUMMARY:
Internationally established Manufacturing Company based in the Northern Suburbs is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Fitter and Turner.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Section 13 Fitter and Turner Trade Test Certificate
• 3 - 5 years post trade experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (beneficial).
• Energetic, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• A valid driver’s license with own reliable transport.

• Preventative Maintenance Routines.
• Welding (Mig Tig & Arc), Milling, and Turning.
• Planning - Check that all part complies with procurement register and data pack.(Report any deviations) Check that all tools and equipment is available to execute task. Plan a working procedure for the task.
• Material Cutting - bandsaw, cut-off saw, cutting torch, grinder.
• Drilling and/or slotting holes: Proper use of hand drill, magbase drill, machining machine, etc.
• Finishing/Grinding: Remove all shape edgers, burs, welding spatter, etc.(Prep for next phase)
• Machining and fitting related tasks - planning: Check that all part complies with procurement register and data pack.(Report any deviations). Check that all tools and equipment is available to execute task. Plan a working procedure for the task.
• Complete MJR’s for parts require heat treatment or any process that can’t be done inhouse.
• Machining: Use appropriate machinery to execute tasks for e.g.: Proper use of lathe machine for turning, facing, grooving, parting, boring, tapping, etc. Proper use of milling machine for forming flat surfaces, cutting slots, drilling or reaming holes, gear cutting, etc. Proper use of surface grinding machine for surface finishing, remove material for small tolerances, etc. On completion of parts ensure that all shape edgers and burs are removed, and the part is treated for the next phase. (Lubricate and store in a dry area to avoid rust.)
• Fitting: Appropriate fitting method must be used to perform tasks like: Fitment and alignment of drives, brakes, clutches, gears, sprockets, bearing, etc. Fitment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, etc. Fitment of Pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
• Gearboxes.
• Water Systems and Cooling Towers.
• Basic Electrical Experience.
• Bearing and Shaft Changing.
• Fault Finding and Diagnosis.
• Lubrication.