Machinist at Egbin Power Plc

Job Summary

• The machinist will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of machine tools for productions of precision instruments.
• Required to use a variety of equipment, use manual and automated processes to repair/fabricate and modify precision parts.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret Sketches, designs, drawings or instructions to create required components.
• Plan the sequence of necessary steps to help complete any jobs.
• Take measurement and mark material for cutting, bending and any other fabrication process.
• Perform optimal machines selection for component specification and material type.
• Conduct setting up of machine variables to reduce defects and optimize results.
• Design tools, fixtures or experimental parts to meet plant special engineering needs.
• Perform quality checks to ensure no defects after job is carried out.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
• Review final output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
• Ensure that all operations adhere to plant & workshop safety protocols
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Set up and operate metalworking, welding, or cutting equipment.
• Liaise with operation and maintenance personnel to exchange technical information.
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
• Advise management on materials being used for finished products.

Key Requirements
Education & Work Experience:

• B.Tech. / HND or M.Sc. or its equivalent in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years working in same or similar role.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience as machinist.
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, rollers, CNC machines etc.)
• Ability to use a wide array of precision tools to take accurate measurements.
• Excellent knowledge of material property
• Good analytical skills.
• Understanding of safety standards and protocols

Personal Traits:

• Team player and who can lead project team into achieving objectives.
• Ability to see projects through to completion.
• Able to work independently and meet up with deadlines.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal and illustrative communication skills as role requires interaction with different levels of professionals.