We are a leading engineering and manufacturing company, seeking a highly motivated and experienced Machinist to join our team in the machining shop.

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Job title: Machinist x 1
Location: Kitwe
Engagement type: Full time

Job purpose
To carry out lathe and milling machine works including modifications of machining components to maintain the company’s system equipment and structures cost effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take appropriate measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes, mills, ) and position or load material for a job
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
• Samples, drawings or instructions to review understand specifications of output
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defect
• Maintaining a good housekeeping in the machining shop
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
• Other duties assigned by your supervisors

Academic qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 school certificate/ GCE
• Craft certificate in Machining from a well-recognized institution.
• Must have not less than 3 years’ work experience in engineering and manufacturing industry.
• Must be a full paid member of Engineering Institute of Zambia

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience as machinist
• Experience in using and/or programming manual tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Experience in operating and maintaining lathe and milling machines.
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers,) to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items

Applications

• Applicants are requested to provide contact telephone numbers.
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
• The successful applicants will be required to take up the appointment immediately.