Turner

SUMMARY:
Turner

POSITION INFO:

Role Overview

An established organisation is seeking a qualified and experienced Turner to join its engineering team in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for precision machining, planned and unplanned maintenance, mechanical repairs and the manufacture and modification of components.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to planned and unplanned maintenance on machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns with urgency and perform mechanical repairs.
• Participate in standby duties as required.
• Machine components from technical drawings and supplied samples.
• Perform mechanical assembly of new equipment manufactured in the machine shop.
• Modify and improve existing plant and equipment to optimise capacity and performance.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and inspections within the assigned area.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and other workshop machinery.
• Accurately record completed work on job cards and planned maintenance schedules.
• Report mechanical issues affecting lathes and milling machines.
• Perform machining work to tolerances of 0.01 mm when required.
• Complete turning, milling, V-thread screw cutting, Acme and square thread cutting.
• Perform surface grinding and basic fabrication work.
• Conduct safety inspections on plant and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• N2 qualification or equivalent theoretical training in the mechanical trade.
• Qualified Turner with a recognised Trade Test.
• Practical experience operating lathes, milling machines and other workshop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and technical drawings.
• Sound knowledge of machining practices, tolerances and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to perform standby duties and attend breakdowns when required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong precision-machining ability.
• Excellent mechanical fault-finding skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping.
• Reliable, responsible and deadline-driven.