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.
