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Fitter & Turner/ Machinist - Packaging Industry - Pinetown, Durban

Talent Candey
17 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Bluff, South Africa
Fitter

Duties & Responsibilities

The Fitter & Turner / Machinist will be responsible for manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical components and machinery within the production environment. The successful candidate will ensure machinery operates efficiently to support continuous production.

 

Requirements

  • Must have valid driver's license and vehicle
  • 2+ Year experience in maintaining a manufacturing plant with experience in:
  • Fitting
  • Turning
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Welding
  • Hydraulic
  • Pneumatic
  • Qualification an advantage but experience is a must
  • Candidate needs to have a clear criminal record and sober habits
  • Willing to work overtime and call outs

 

Key Responsibilities

Machining & Fabrication

  • Operate lathes, milling machines, and other machining equipment to manufacture components.
  • Manufacture or repair machine parts, shafts, bushes, and mechanical components.
  • Ensure all machined parts meet required tolerances and specifications.

 

Maintenance & Repairs

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
  • Assist with machine breakdowns and fault diagnosis.
  • Replace or repair damaged mechanical parts.

 

Production Support

  • Work closely with the maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime.
  • Assist in improving machine performance and efficiency.
  • Ensure machinery is maintained to operational and safety standards.

 

Health & Safety

  • Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Ensure correct use of tools, machinery, and PPE.

 

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.