Senior Machine Operator at JMG Limited

JMG Limited is a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, and industrial equipment. With over 20 years of experience in Africa and strong partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands, JMG combines global technologies and regional expertise to fulfill the African market's development needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Machine Operator

Location: Ikotun, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The senior machine operator is responsible for supervising the cutting & bending section of the production line. Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. Inspect and monitor machines on a regular basis during the entire shift and adjust the speed of the machine as well as loading it with materials.

Duties

• Plan and study work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Interpret design specifications and ensure that a correct part is been cut and bent with the correct dimensions while meeting quality standards.
• Document daily production of target achieved.
• Program Laser/Punch machine by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tools register offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Manufacture metal products using machines that employ laser and computerized equipment.
• Coordinate and Operate Plasma cutting machines, punch machines and Laser machines.
• CAD/CAM programming for CNC Machines using LANTEK EXPERT, LVD CADMAN and CNC Laser CAD.
• Monitoring consumable usage, and tooling list, ensuring availability and fit for purpose.
• Prepare for and participate in Inventory control and audit.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces that adhere to company standards.
• Always pay attention to the machine to ensure that it is working properly.
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Understand the details of the product to be manufactured, such as the product size used.
• Pay attention to time constraints as projects need to be completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying company technicians of needed repairs with the support of the maintenance crew.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Take measurements; detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes; adjust and reprogram controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Follow the company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure Health and safety procedures are followed and to maintain all quality systems to meet my production targets.
• Coordinate training, coach, develop employees and ensure safe working environment.
• Take up IMS responsibilities such as reporting unsafe act, conditions, or procedures in the workplace, participating in fire or emergency drill at work, participating in incident reporting and investigation when necessary and adhering to Company policies.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Certified in Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and/or any other relevant certification is a plus.
• 7-8 years of proven work experience as a Machine Operator in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Competencies:

• Exceptional mechanical aptitude aimed at controlling and operating complex machinery.
• Knowledge of safe machine practice standards
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
• Sound technical skills and ability to fix problems with any type of machinery.
• Knowledge of maintaining and upgrading different machines
• Ability to work with schematics and comprehend complex technical instructions and blueprints.
• Good command over CAD and CAM technologies
• Able to monitor and assess the performance of machinery and make needed adjustments.
• Adherence to quality standards with strong attention to details
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Make fast and accurate decisions relating to the production process and equipment.
• Strong dexterity and physical stamina.
• Strong computer skills

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2023.