Fitter & Turner / Automotive Machinist – Cape Town

About the role

Golden Arrow Bus Services is seeking experienced Fitter & Turner and Automotive Machinist professionals to join its Cape Town workshop. The roles involve maintaining and rebuilding mechanical components for the company’s fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Operate all machines in the machine shop.
• Fit, align and assemble mechanical components, pumps, shafts and gearboxes.
• Perform basic welding and routine maintenance tasks.
• Manufacture, machine, refurbish and repair components.
• Grind crankshafts, line‑bore and rebore engine blocks, and re‑sleeve cylinders.
• Fit cambushes, resize conrods, overhaul cylinder heads and set tappets.
• Assemble engines and conduct precision measurements.
• Inspect and diagnose engine components.

Required profile

• Qualified artisan in fitting/turning or machining.
• 3‑5 years of experience for Fitter & Turner; 5 years for Machinist.
• Ability to record work time and follow safety procedures.

Required skills

• Machine operation
• Basic welding
• Hydraulics knowledge
• Pneumatics knowledge
• Gearbox maintenance
• Grinding and line‑boring
• Engine assembly
• Precision measurement

What we offer

• Market‑related remuneration