Senior Machinist

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview:

• The Senior Machinist will be responsible for precision machining, fabrication, and repair of automotive components and production equipment parts.

• The role requires extensive hands-on experience in automobile manufacturing, strong technical expertise in manual machining operations, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities: Precision Machining:

• Operate and set up manual machines such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and shaping machines.

• Manufacture automotive components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.

• Perform turning, milling, boring, threading, reaming, and surface finishing operations.

• Ensure compliance with specified tolerances and quality requirements.

Interpretation of Technical Drawings:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and mechanical diagrams.

• Determine correct machining sequence and tooling requirements.

• Calculate dimensions, tolerances, and cutting parameters.

Quality Control & Inspection:

• Inspect finished components using precision measuring tools (micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, etc.).

• Maintain high-quality standards in line with automotive manufacturing requirements.

• Identify defects and implement corrective actions.

Tooling & Equipment Maintenance:

• Fabricate and modify machine parts and tooling components.

• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of workshop machines.

• Report and escalate major machine faults.

Process Improvement:

• Suggest improvements to machining processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production unit.

Safety Compliance:

• Adhere strictly to HSE policies and workshop safety standards.

• Ensure proper use of PPE.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Job Requirements

• OND / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.

• Trade Test certification is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years experience as a Machinist in an automobile manufacturing company.

• Strong background in machining automotive components.

• Experience working with tight tolerances and precision parts.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of machining principles and metal cutting processes.

• Proficiency in using precision measuring...