Overview
Fitter and Turner Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Fitter and Turner
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
MC Technology Staffing
Job Ref:
JHB000935/CM
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client in Cape Town is looking for a skilled Fitter and Turner to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and manufacturing mechanical components used in production machinery, including equipment that operates with pistons and hydraulic systems. This role requires strong machining skills and experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and service production machinery used in the beverage manufacturing process.
- Machine, manufacture, and refurbish mechanical components using lathes, milling machines, and other workshop equipment.
- Work with piston-driven and hydraulic systems used in filling, packaging, and processing equipment.
- Perform precision measurements to ensure components meet required tolerances.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Interpret technical drawings and machine components accordingly.
- Assist with preventative maintenance schedules for plant equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in the workshop and production areas.
- Work closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure efficient plant operation.
Requirements
- Qualified Fitter and Turner Trade Test.
- Experience working with piston systems, pumps, or hydraulic equipment.
- Strong experience operating lathes, milling machines, and other machining equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or beverage production environment advantageous.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.