Mechanical Workshop Machinist
Travel Requirements
No travel
Educational Specialization
Engineering
Work Options
On-site
Company Size
500+ employees
Experience Level
Mid-Level
Educational Level
Associate degree
Skills
Blueprint Reading, Machining Operations, Precision Measurement, Preventive Maintenance, Workshop Safety, Metalworking, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Problem-Solving
Job Type
Full-time
Dangote • Lagos, Nigeria • via MyJobMag
Machining & Technical Operations
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications to determine job requirements.
- Set up, operate, adjust, and maintain various machining tools such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinders.
- Monitor and control machine feed rates, speeds, and cutting tools to achieve required precision.
- Fabricate precision parts, tools, fixtures, and components using approved machining techniques.
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools micrometers, calipers, gauges to verify conformance to specifications.
- Detect product defects or machine malfunctions and take corrective action promptly.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and extend equipment lifespan.
- Ensure proper workshop housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
- Observe all workshop safety standards, operating procedures, and mandatory use of PPE.
- Keep accurate records of machining activities, work performed, materials used, and time spent on tasks.
- Report deviations, equipment faults, safety concerns, or material inconsistencies to the Workshop Supervisor.
- OND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong working knowledge of machining processes, engineering principles, and metalworking techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and measurement data.
- Proficiency with machining tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Basic troubleshooting and machine adjustment capability.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
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