Job Description
Job Summary
- 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 instruments.
- Good understanding of materials used in automotive production.
- Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of CNC operations is an added advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- High attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High level of discipline and reliability.