CNC Machinist at Hunting PLC

For our Mombasa facility in Kenya, we are currently looking for a highly motivated and committed individual, with oil machineshop and premium connection (e.g. VAM) experience.

 

Nature of the position:

 

A two year fixed term contract.The full time work schedule for this position will consist of a 45 hr week. Should an expat to Kenya be selected a work schedule of five months duty and one months rest is required. A competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate.

 

 

Role Overview:

 

Job holder primary responsibility is for the production of finished parts against route cards, drawings and CNC programmes, with API and proprietary connection gauging practices as delegated. Working to tight deadlines on a range of tasks on a variety of CNC machines and production lines. Decision making via collaboration with supervisor will be standard practice. Work is of a physical nature, involving lifting and carrying, albeit supported by physical aids (e.g. cranes/forklift).

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

 

• Ensuring the following housekeeping duties are performed; all gauges are cleaned prior to and after use and before return to the gauge room, the machine is cleaned (in and out) at the end of each shift and oil levels are correct and ensure that the work area is cleaned at the end of each shift

 

• Recording working hours on/off the time booking system accurately and reporting any failed bookings and clocking’s immediately to Supervisor

 

• Loading CNC programmes via DNC link, ensuring it’s returned with relevant edits at the end of each job.

 

• Following engineering drawings competently to controlled machining tolerance ensuring parts are produced precisely first time

 

• Reporting inefficiency or failing quality standards immediately to Supervisor and commence investigation

 

• Continuing to look for improved product and procedure quality and efficiencies, reporting to the supervisor prior to implementation

 

• Recording and maintaining accurate quality records

 

• Working closely with Leadhands and Supervisor to improve manufacturing processes

 

• Ensuring the care and maintenance of all machinery, tooling and equipment used (i.e. identify faults and report them immediately to the Supervisor)

 

• Signing off route cards to indicate an operation has been completed and inspected

 

• Fulfilling responsibilities under the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and so far as reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare of the team

 

• Working overtime on an adhoc basis to meet operational requirements.

 

Qualifications/Skills and Experience:

 

• Time Served, with recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ level 3) or relevant experience
• Experienced in operating CNC machines with basic programming skills
• Experienced in standard inspection gauges and equipment
• Experienced in the use of API and proprietary inspection gauges
• Competent in the ability to read Engineering drawings
• Full  and valid Kenya Driving Licence.

 

Personal Qualities:

 

 Excellent communication (both written and oral), influencing and interpersonal skills

 

• High degree of commercial acumen
• Highly professional conduct
• Can do attitude
• Team player
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be willing to travel and able to spend time away from home.