Workshop Machinist (m/f)

To support mining operations in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Mota-Engil is sourcing a highly skilled and disciplined machinist with a minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in operating lathe and drill machines. The role requires strong expertise in turning, internal and external thread cutting, boring, and material selection for machining.

Role Title: Workshop machinist

Reporting To: Workshop supervisor/maintenance manager

Location: Project Site (Kurmuk Gold Mine)

Nationality: Ethiopian

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

1. Technical Machining skills

Drawing interpretations: must understand and read mechanical drawings and interpret the drawing to manufacture the required piece.
Pression measurements: must know how to use precision tools like calipers and micrometers.
Tooling set up and selection: selecting the proper tool for the work to be done.
Material selection: know the property of different types of materials and use them accordingly. Understand the characteristics of each metal, steel, cast iron, aluminum, bronze, copper.

2. Operational Leadership

Job Allocation and workflow optimization: Proper planning, good communication with workshops and fleet supervisors to identify priorities and execute jobs on time.
Maintenance and follow up on machines: Proper cleaning and follow up on the lathe and drill machines. Finalize the weekly inspections checklist to assure the well being of the machines.

3. Safety, Culture & Compliance

Mota-Engil Safety Ethics: Strict adherence to corporate safety protocols, ensuring "Zero Harm" through Toolbox Talks (TBT), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and regular risk assessments.
Housekeeping (5S): Implementing and maintaining a world-class housekeeping culture; ensuring a clean, organized, and hazard-free workshop environment.
Environmental Stewardship: Proper management of hazardous waste (used oils, filters, and chemicals).

Candidate Requirements

Experience: 12+ years in manual lathe machine operation.
Education: Diploma in workshop machinist or related field.
Equipment Knowledge: Proficient in manual lathe machine operation.
Language: English is a must (fluent in technical reporting and verbal communication).

Key Personal Attributes

High level of integrity and professional ethics.
Resilience to work in remote, high-pressure site environments.
Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality of work.

Location: Kurmuk Mine Project, Ethiopia

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