Machine Operator / Machinist at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark Group operating in the Oil and Gas Industry. Incorporated in 1998, the company started out as a staffing agency which supplied skilled personnel to the Oil and Gas Industry within Nigeria.

Growth and expansion led to diversification in a variety of services and the construction of offices in Port-Harcourt (Nigeria), Benin (Nigeria), Lagos (Nigeria), Houston (USA), London (UK), Calgary (Canada), Abidjan (Cote D’Ivoire), Libreville (Gabon) and Pointe-Noire (Congo). The corporate headquarters is located in Victoria Island, Lagos (Nigeria).

The subsidiaries that make up the Hobark Group offer a broad spectrum of services and expertise, and together offer Integrated Oilfield Solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Machine Operator / Machinist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Responsibilties

• Responsible for fabricating tools, Machining spears, and Threading/Rethreading Internal and External Customer equipment to API Specifications and Standards.
• Provide Maintenance/Refurbishment and Rethreading of tools in the Jar Shop, CTR, and Fishing, according to specifications.
• Operate the #CNC lathe, manual Lathe, drilling machine, milling machine, and grinding machine.
• Check the machine set-up to ensure proper tooling and adjustments.
• Collect the respective connection gauges, gauging procedure, specification notes (if any), and inspection report from the QAQC room. While collecting the gauges, visually check if there are any damages and report immediately to the QAQC personnel.
• Operate the overhead crane/Hoist or any lifting device available for the movement of equipment and or materials.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• National Diploma (ND)
• Minimum of ten years’ experience
• Should demonstrate technical competency, especially in machining techniques.
• This person must be able to show the ability to prioritize tasks to get timely results.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret all drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.
• Technical skills and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to use tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, and other accessories used in the machining operations.
• Ability to stand for a long period of time.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: obeten_mbang@hobarkintl.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.