Machinist at Russelsmith Group

RusselSmith is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration and production industry, using rope access technology as our principal medium of access. At RusselSmith, we pride ourselves in our innate ability to provide superior quality solutions at competitive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Machinist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of the AM machines.
• Load the AM material into the required machines.
• Monitor print queue and material changes in anticipation of requests and print schedule
• Maintaining the AM systems.
• Removal of AM components from the build platform
• Heat treatment and post processing of AM components (Hand finishing, powder removal etc).
• Liaising with Engineers to resolve any issues.
• Inspect 3D printer parts for print quality and print error
• Achieve and strive for highest quality standards in work
• Contribute to and foster best practice in the operation of the AM process.
• Achieve established work-area cleanliness standards and maintain a high-degree of organization in work area(s), as frequent Customer and other stakeholder tours will be taken through the area.

Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:

• Technical School with Mechanical / Machinist qualification
• Technical certification on Technical Drawings and Metrology
• Demonstrate ability in machining technology and hands on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental concepts quickly and iterate based on empirical evidence
• Experience in mechanical prototyping design and assembly: mechanically inclined, able to work with their hands to design, assemble/disassemble, modify, and operate test apparatuses
• Ability to operate machine tool machineries (Lathe, Milling Machine, Drilling Machine etc.)
• Use of hand and power tools
• Previous experience with 3D printers and other additive manufacturing techniques, preferred but not required

Key Requirements:

• Good knowledge of reading drawings and manufacturing technologies.
• Good manual dexterity and practical hands-on skills, competent with the use of hand tools
• There are physical and manual elements to the job; the ability to handle these elements is essential.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as being able to work within a team.
• An understanding of the requirement to follow procedures in order to maintain high standards of health and safety.

Desirable Requirements:

• A good level of PC literacy with excellent record keeping skills.
• Previous experience in an engineering/machiningenvironment.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.