We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fitter and Turner to join our client's engineering and manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting, assembling, machining, repairing, and maintaining mechanical components and equipment to ensure they meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of machining operations, mechanical fitting, precision measurement, and the use of manual and CNC machinery.

Key Responsibilities

- Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, grinders, and other machining equipment.
- Manufacture, machine, fit, and assemble mechanical components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and workshop instructions.
- Perform turning, milling, drilling, boring, threading, and grinding operations.
- Measure and inspect components using precision instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and dial indicators.
- Repair, overhaul, and maintain mechanical equipment, machinery, and industrial components.
- Identify mechanical faults and perform troubleshooting, adjustments, and repairs.
- Ensure machined components meet required tolerances and quality standards.
- Select appropriate materials, tools, cutting speeds, and machining techniques for each job.
- Maintain machinery, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organised workshop.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, fabricators, maintenance personnel, and other workshop staff.





Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant trade qualification in Fitting and Turning, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Fitter and Turner in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial workshop.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Practical experience operating manual lathes, milling machines, and other conventional machining equipment.
- Knowledge of precision machining, mechanical assembly, and component repair.
- Competency in using precision measuring instruments and inspection tools.
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Desirable Experience
- Experience with CNC machining equipment and programming.
- Experience in industrial maintenance, heavy machinery, or metal manufacturing.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience machining steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and other engineering materials.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown repairs.

Work Requirements
- Ability to work in a workshop or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely handle tools, machinery, and mechanical components.
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Willingness to follow safety procedures and meet production deadlines.
- Availability to work full time, including overtime when required.

Pay: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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