Start a Career as a Fitter and Turner
Fitter jobs offer a profitable career for experienced tradespeople. Whether you are a recent graduate or looking for a career change, there are plenty of vacancies. In our modern society there is a demand for skilled professionals, who play an essential part in assembling machinery.
Fitter and Turner positions can be found in a variety of industries including food manufacturing and mining. The equipment that is used varies according to the specific industry. Employees in the mining industry can expect to use bore micrometres and telescopic gauges. In a production company equipment includes conveyor systems, gearboxes as well as pumps. Other equipment that is used in this job includes hydraulic pipe lines.
Fitters and turners make metal parts and put the parts together to build industrial machinery or equipment. They work under the guidance of a supervisor. Outstanding hand-eye co-ordination is essential for this position. Full time, temporary and part-time fitter and turner jobs are available.
Fitter and Turners are required to review information which enables them to assemble machines that operate at maximum efficiency. They must be able to comprehend machine sketches. In order to put the parts together it is necessary to measure each component. Once the components have been assembled, a Machinist will finish building the machine. The parts must be oiled and polished in preparation for the assembly process. Fitters and Turners are responsible for keeping the machinery in excellent working order. Their duties include maintaining and repairing the equipment. They also customise equipment so that it is capable of producing the required components. Fitters and Turners are responsible for upholding high standards of safety. Ordering equipment and setting up new machines are among the duties of employees in this position.
Fitter and Turners need to be qualified and colleges in South Africa offer courses. Subjects covered include mathematics, engineering as well as fitter and turner theory. The courses aim to provide students with the relevant skills for this position. Recently qualified fitters and turners can gain experience by taking a junior position.
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hi im lucas looking for apprentice for fitter and tuner i have n3-n5 certificates kindly help
Dear Sir/Madam I am looking for apprenticeship for fitting and machining. I have basic foundation for fitting theory.I have also N1-N2 fitting and machining with all four subjects passed. I also had N3-N4 Mechanical engineering. I am looking forward for your respond. Here are my number to find me 0721045681/0720318337. I am also avaliable on email at phashamighty@gmail.com on twitter @phashamighty. Yours faithfull.
Hi, I’m Tiisetso Moshoeshoe, i qualified as a fitter and turner after enrolling in an apprenticeship program at a mine called Anglogold Ashanti. I have underground and plant experience but i would also love to work at engineering firms. My priority is to attain more experience than money. Anyone please help. Here are my contact details, 0631987048, email address: tiisetsomoshoeshoe15@gmail.com. i can work for just a small salary, i just want to get more experienced. Thank you.