Apprentice

Job Title: Apprentice (Fitter & Turner)

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Isando, Johannesburg

Onsite

Purpose of Role: A Fitter & Turner Apprentice learns to machine, assemble, and maintain mechanical components using precision tools and technical drawings to become a qualified tradesperson.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Operation: Gain practical skills and knowledge in plant operations, machinery, and maintenance. Continuously improve and optimize plant processes and systems.
• Technical: Read and interpret engineering drawings. Identify symbols, tolerances, and machining instructions. Translate drawings into machining operations. Identify inserts and troubleshoot where necessary. Use of measuring instruments – outside and inside mics, verniers, telescopic gauges, thread and blade mics, bore mics, thread gauges. Hard part machining. Set up and operate manual machines including lathes, milling machines, and drilling machines. Perform turning, facing, threading, boring, and tapering operations on various metals and alloys. Build machine-specific technical competence through training. Fit mechanical components using hand tools. Align shafts, bearings, and couplings. Perform hydraulic and pneumatic fittings. Complete the 3–4-year apprenticeship programme as per company and SETA requirements. Always Adhere to Duty of Care Policy.

Education and Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• N2 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting & Turning).
• Higher qualification (N5/N6 in Engineering) will be advantageous.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.