Machine Fitter
THOS BEGBIE & Co
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, boilermaker roles in South Africa typically pay R14 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).
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Boilermaking and welding are skilled trades in steady demand on SA mines, plants and construction sites for trade-tested artisans.
Job description
MAIN FUNCTION: The Machine Fitter will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repairs, align and overhaul CNC machines and associated mechanical systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient production operation with minimum downtime. His expertise will also utilize were needed in the plants.
DUTIES AND RERSPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on CNC machining centres, lathes and related equipment.
- Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble machine components.
- Replace bearings, ball screws, linear guides, couplings belts, gears, seals, encoders, scales and other mechanical parts.
- Align spindles, slides, and assemblies according to manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnose mechanical faults on machining equipment.
- Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Must have Grade 12 Matric at least with N3 qualification.
- Trade test certificate – Fitter/Fitter & Turner/Mechanical Artisan.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience maintaining CNC machines.
- Knowledge of Fanuc or similar CNC-controlled machines is advantageous.
- Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Perform machine alignment and leveling.
- Good physical strength and hand-eye coordination with good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills.
- Apply preventative maintenance principles.
- Ensure Machines meet operational and safety requirements before handover.
- Identify root causes of machine failures and recommend corrective actions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualifying candidates are required to submit a detailed CV with copies of their certified Qualification Certificates to HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT by Email- to vacancies@thosbegbie.com on or before 29 July 2026.
Should you not receive feedback within 5 days from the closing date of this advert consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thos Begbie celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: R150,00 - R300,00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Found on Indeed · Posted 2 months ago · Last checked 2 months ago
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