Mechanical Fitter & Turner

About the role

Josmar Namibia is hiring a Mechanical Fitter & Turner for a permanent position in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The role suits a technically competent, reliable professional with strong mechanical fitting, precision machining and marine equipment experience, especially in maintaining and repairing fishing trawler winch systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical fitting, assembly, repairs and maintenance of industrial and marine equipment.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs and overhauls of fishing trawler winches and associated mechanical systems.
• Operate conventional lathes, milling machines and other workshop machinery.
• Manufacture, machine and repair mechanical components to required specifications and tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform fault finding, dismantle, inspect and reassemble equipment.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and workshop safety.

Required profile

• Recognised trade qualification in Fitting & Turning or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in conventional machining and mechanical fitting.
• Experience with fishing trawler winches, marine winch systems and related equipment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems and maintain quality standards.
• Experience in marine, fishing or heavy engineering environments is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with shafts, bearings, bushes, couplings, gearboxes and other mechanical components.

To apply, send your CV and relevant qualifications by email to the company's administration address.