Machinist, Lathe and Drill Operator

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Machinist to join our team.
The roles requires operating various machine tools and equipment to produce precision parts and tools. 
Also machine operations and maintenance techniques, as well as adept at interpreting blueprints and schematics.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the lath, milling machine and drill press is clean and in a good working order, electrical and mechanical.
Ensure that the Lathe, milling machine and drill press is regularly lubricated.
Ensure that all machining tools provided, drills bits, cutting bits, collars, boring bars are in a good state ready to be used.
Must be able to read technical drawings.
Must be able to make correct use of supplied measuring instruments, Ferrier’s, Dial gauge, Micrometers in order to fabricate required parts.
Ensure that the cutting fluid of the lath, milling machine and drill press is regularly.
Regularly give feedback to the technical manager on the condition of machine tooling
Measurement of Press plates in the workshop to determine if the press plates need to be machined back to minimum and maximum specifications as per the drawing.
Machining of press plates back to the required dimensions
Cleaning and kitting of press plates after tolerances have been checked or reworked.
Fabrication of shafts, bushing, and parts using the lath, milling machine, and drill press.
Accurate measurement and machining of parts that need to be made in-house
Ensure that best environmental practice is observed after job completion.
Ability to work with the maintenance and breakdown teams to reduce downtime.
Ability to work on flexible timing (weekend if needed) to ensure that broken-down machines are fixed. (manufactured and fitted)
Report all machine functionality to the Technical Manager where resources are needed.

Requirements

Qualification: OND / HND / B.Sc Degree in Metal Construction and Fabrications
Experience: 5 years and above
Gender: Male preferably
Age: Not more than 45 years.

Abilities / Requirements:

Set up, operate, and maintain machine tools.
Review blueprints, drawings to understand requirements
Measure and mark raw materials.
Program mills, drills, and lathes.
Inspect and test finished products.
Maintain equipment.
Maintain production and quality logs.

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