Assistant Machinist at Egbin Power Plc

The Assistant Machinist Technician will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of machines and machine tools, as well as any specialised tool used to perform precision machining.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret sketches, designs, drawings, or instructions to create the required component(s).
• Setting up and operating all the machines to produce precision parts.
• Production of parts as assigned by the Senior Machinist.
• Performs and documents quality checks during machining operations.
• Interpret drawings and sketches for the production of required parts.
• Taking all appropriate measurements and ensuring that the parts being produced meet the specifications.
• Assists in monitoring and servicing plant equipment and systems, including boilers and turbines.
• Performs maintenance on equipment systems and handles emergency repairs.

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of Trade Test Certificate or its equivalent.
• Minimum of ND/NABTEB or its equivalent in Engineering or related discipline.
• Welding and Fabrication certification or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of machining work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Good technical knowledge of tools and equipment required or needed to perform a job.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for fabrication and repair.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and environmental aspects.
• Technical Troubleshooting to determine causes of error(s) on a machine.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of machines to produce precision parts.
• Ability to fabricate and modify parts required for plant use.
• Ability to control, watch gauges, dials and other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
• Technical Troubleshooting to determine causes of error(s) on a machine.