Manual Machinist - Vertical Lathe
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About the Role
EthosEnergy seeks a Manual Machinist to operate conventional lathes, horizontal and vertical boring mills, and other machines. The role involves setting up and operating machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Set up and operate machines in accordance with competence and manufacturers' operating instructions
- Visually check cutting tools and materials before commencing work
- Operate the machine safely and competently in accordance with operating instructions
- Coordinate with QC Inspector after completion of the works
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts
- Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
- Perform other related field, maintenance or shop duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years previous experience
- ITI in Trade Machinist + NCVT
- Demonstrate advanced skills on a variety of machines including lathe, horizontal and vertical boring, milling
- Experience with pedestal drilling, cast machining, ball grinding, surface grinding, milling machine, horizontal boring M/C, vertical boring M/C and ball Machining
- QC experience in dimensional check precision measuring equip and checking of shaft TIR
- Good communication skills in English language, both verbal and written
- Basic mathematics skills
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Job Purpose
- To operate a variety of machine types (conventional lathe, horizontal and vertical boring, milling and others) in accordance with competence/knowledge, manufacturers’ operating instructions, laid down QHSE policies and procedures, ensuring that the required products are manufactured and delivered wi
Job Responsibilities
- Set up and operates machines in accordance with competence/knowledge and manufacturers’ operating instructions.
- Visually check cutting tools and materials before commencing work, replacing tools from stores and reporting defects.
- Operate the machine safely and competently in accordance with operating instructions.
- Coordinate with QC Inspector after completion of the works.
- Ensure effective hand over at beginning/end of each shift.
- Read and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts.
- Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining.
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
- Perform other related field, maintenance or shop duties as assigned.
- Responsible for general housekeeping and cleaning of work area.
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Expert: Demonstrate advanced skills on a variety of machines including lathe, horizontal and vertical boring, milling and others.
- Proficient: Experience with pedestal drilling, cast machining, ball grinding, surface grinding, milling machine, horizontal boring M/C, vertical boring M/C and ball Machining.
- QC experience in dimensional check precision measuring equip and checking of shaft TIR.
- Basic: Good communication skills in English, basic mathematics skills, machining knowledge, basic understanding of welding.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years previous experience.
- Previous experience of machining API connections an advantage.
- Ideally extensive experience in a workshop environment for oil and gas companies.
Education Requirements
- ITI in Trade Machinist + NCVT
Physical Requirements
- Light physical effort.
- Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment.
- May require travel across the Middle East and GCC countries.
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