Fitter and Turner

Bellville
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing Automotive
Reference: 2337758

Apply before Apr 06 2026 | 57 Days left

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Vacancy Details

CTS Trailers, a leading manufacturer of truck and trailers is seeking a skilled Fitter and Turner for assembling, maintaining, and repairing truck and trailer components. The ideal candidate requires a combination of formal education and hands-on experience to ensure safe and efficient operations in a fast-paced production and service environment.

Key Responsibilities:

o Machining: Shaping metal parts (bushes, shafts, pins, gears shafts, etc) using various materials like steel, aluminium, etc.

o Maintenance: Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment.

o Safety: Strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations.

o Work Environment: Workshops or manufacturing plants with potential exposure to noise and industrial machinery.

Required Skills

Maintenance
Technical Drawing
Hand Skills
Precision Machining

Candidate Requirements

Requirements:

Educational Background: A Grade 9–12 certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science is generally required.
Apprenticeship/Training: Completion of a 3-year or 4-year apprenticeship (often QCTO-accredited) involving a combination of institutional training (theory) and workplace experience.
Certification: Passing a trade test (Red Seal) advantage, if not minimum experience of 3 to 5 yrs.
Skills:

Precision Machining: Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders.
Technical Drawing: Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and working from engineering blueprints.
Hand Skills: Ability to use hand tools for filing, sawing, and assembling components.
Maintenance & Fault-Finding: Ability to diagnose, dismantle, repair, and install complex mechanical assemblies.