Lathe Opetator at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited

The company is seeking to recruit I competent and qualified Lathe Operator with at least 2 years' experience with the following descriptions and specifications:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load/unload parts from machine
• Works from detailed blueprints
• Lays out reference lines and points as a guide in machining operations when necessary
• Sets up milling machines by positioning and locating work piece
• Set up Lathe Machines
• Control and adjust machine settings
• Operates assigned machine shop tools including mill, lathe, horizontal and vertical saws, grinders and drill presses
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and cleaning on assigned machines
• Learns to use the hand tools needed to perform the job
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collects, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers
• Other tasks assigned by the Manager.

Education and other qualifications

• Degree or certification from a technical school preferred.
• Must be able to operate different types of lathe machines.
• Reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards.
• Standing with walking is required for most of the shift
• Ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form
• Some knowledge of inspection gauges and equipment.