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About Artisan Careers

Artisan Careers is a pioneering platform for professionally qualified & skilled Artisanal tradespersons. We proactively source, screen top candidates through our talent pipeline development process for top employers and create access to career opportunities.

Why Choose Fitter and Turner as a Career Pathway?

A career as a fitter and turner involves a range of skilled tasks centered around the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and mechanical systems. This role typically includes interpreting technical blueprints, operating precision tools and machinery, and performing tasks such as milling, turning, and grinding to create or modify parts. Fitters and turners troubleshoot mechanical issues, ensure machinery operates efficiently, and make precise adjustments to maintain equipment performance. Possible career pathways: Precision Machinist, Quality Control Inspector, Workshop Supervisor, Machinery Technician, Project Engineer, Field Service Technician, CNC Operator.

Core Responsibilities 

• Maintaining, repairing and improving machinery.
• Ensure that equipment is at maximum availability.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of area of responsibility.
• Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment.
• Adhere to all company standards, safe work procedures and compliance with safety.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent and N3 Certificate in Engineering.
• Qualified Trade Tested Fitter & Turner and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Fitter and Turner.
• Experience in operating and maintaining equipment’s.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Systems and Engineering standards.

Core Competencies 

• Problem-solving: effective problem-solving skills to determine the best repair solutions.
• Attention to detail: precision in performing repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Effective communication: good communication skills to interact with customers and explain technical information.

Join our Talent Pipeline, Register or Apply

For secure registration, application, or to join our talent pipeline, visit our career page at Artisan Careers. Artisan Careers is a division of Think-Career™ Group and a proud member of APSO.

Disclaimer

At Artisan Careers, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.