Lead, Machinist Mechanic at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates metal working machines for fabrication, rework, and repair of metal parts.
  • Measures broken or worn-out parts, using calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  • Draws working sketches, consults shop drawings, select materials, determine machines, and hand tools required and plan sequence of operations.
  • Refer to machinist charts and tables, make calculations as required, select cutting tools, speed, and feeds.
  • Applies knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and machine procedures.
  • Perform various machine tool cutting operations using power backsaw, turning, drilling, boring, facing, reaming, cutting threads and tapers. Using lathe; cutting gears, slots, and keyways, square and hexagonal on bolts and similar work pieces, using milling machine; planning flat and angular surfaces using the shaper; drilling and finishing holes by reaming, counter boring, countersinking, spot facing or threading using drill press.
  • Clean parts, before and after machining in agitator-type cleaning tanks to remove grease and oil particulates.
  • Operates lathe, boring, or honing machines to refinish internal surfaces of bearing connecting rods.
  • Verifies dimensions using micrometers, calipers, and height gauges to ensure adherence to tolerance and specifications.
  • Spray worn parts with molten aluminum, zinc, or other materials to build up parts.
  • Examine parts for fractures using Magna flux test equipment.
  • Operates drum lathe to resurface brake drums or discs.
  • Assemble engines in short, long, or full assemble configurations.
  • Performs other related duties that may be assigned by Foreman and Supervisor.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must know machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of metals, alloys, and other materials used in the automotive industry.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and host nation Driver’s License are required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

N/A

EDUCATION:

Must have at least a high school diploma, technical or vocational course graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of journeyman level experience and 3 years of experience as a Machinist.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $636.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.