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Quality Plastics (U) LTD is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lathe Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. If you are performance-driven, possess exceptional organizational and planning skills, excel in problem-solving, and have the ability to motivate others, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities.
• Prepare and set up the lathe machine for operation, ensuring proper alignment and calibration of tools and workpieces.
• Choose appropriate raw materials based on project specifications and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Interpret and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans to accurately produce components.
• Select the right cutting tools, inserts, and attachments for specific jobs, considering material type and machining requirements.
• Secure workpieces onto the lathe machine using clamps, bolts, or other appropriate fixtures to prevent movement during machining.
• Operate both manual and CNC lathe machines to perform turning, facing, grooving, threading, and other machining operations according to project requirements.
• Achieve precise measurements and tolerances by adjusting machine settings, feeds, speeds, and tool offsets as necessary.
• Regularly inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specified quality standards, adjusting the machine or process as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to tool wear, machine malfunctions, or quality deviations, and take corrective actions.
• Perform routine maintenance on lathe machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of worn components to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Requirements
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years as Lathe Machine Operator.
• Minimum Education: Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent knowledge in English (verbal and written).
• Good Knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge of applicable standards, local rules and regulations.
Job application procedure
All qualified candidates should send their CV, application and academic transcript as one document to hr@qualityuganda.com not later than 16th March 2024 .
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
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