Lead, Machinist Mechanic

Website AFRICA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operates metal working machines for fabrication, rework, and repair of metal parts.
  • Measures broken or worn out parts, using calipers, gauges and micrometers.
  • Draws working sketches, consults shop drawings, select materials, determine machines and hand tools required and plan sequence of operations.
  • Refer to machinist charts and tables, make calculations as required, select cuting tools, speed and feeds.
  • Applies knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and also machine procedures.
  • Perform various machine tool cutting operations using power backsaw, turning, drilling, boring, facing, reaming, cutting threads and tapers. Using lathe; cutting gears, slots, and keyways, square and hexagonal on bolts and similar work pieces, using milling machine; planning flat and angular surfaces using the shaper; drilling and finishing holes by reaming, counter boring, countersinking, spot facing or threading using drill press.
  • Clean parts, before and after machining in agitator-type cleaning tanks to remove grease and oil particulates.
  • Operates lathe, boring, or honing machines to refinish internal surfaces of bearing connecting rods.
  • Verifies dimensions using micrometers, calipers, and height gauges to ensure adherence to tolerance and specifications.
  • Spray worn parts with molten aluminum, zinc, or other materials to build up parts.
  • Examine parts for fractures using Magna flux test equipment.
  • Operates drum lathe to resurface brake drums or discs.
  • Assemble engines in short, long or full assemble configurations.
  • Performs other related duties that may be assigned by Foreman and Supervisor.

Required Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

  • Must have at least a high school diploma, technical or vocational course graduate is required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of journeyman level experience and 3 years of experience as a Machinist.
  • Must know machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Must have an extensive knowledge of metals, alloys, and other materials used in the automotive industry.
  • Must speak, read, and understand the English language.
  • Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and host nation Driver’s License are required.

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specifications are requested to send their CVS to [email protected] by 23 September 2024. Indicate the position applied for and also attach copies of Up-To-Date Resume (we need CV showing your career history up to today), All-work-related training certificate, Education Certificates and employment certificate, Passport Copy, COVID-19 vaccination certificate and Driving License Copy. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Net Monthly Salary is $ 636.00

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@amsol.africa