Porthacourt | Permanent | | 5 yrs experience

Job Purpose

Job Purpose

• The workshop lead will support the Head of Unit in the operation, and maintenance of machine tools to produce precision components and parts in accordance with technical specifications

Job Description

Job Description

• Plan and coordinate daily machining activities to meet project and client delivery schedules
• Allocate machines, tools, and personnel to jobs based on priority and capacity
• Monitor machine utilisation, downtime, and productivity KPIs and implement corrective actions

Interface with Business Development and Projects to align incoming work with available capacity and realistic delivery dates

• Lead and supervise the operation of CNC lathes, milling, drilling and grinding machines (and operate machines where required).
• Supervise the fabrication, repair, or modification of parts according to technical drawings, blueprints, or OEM standards.
• Perform precision measurements to verify conformance to specifications.
• Ensure timely completion of machine tasks to meet client and production deadlines.
• Execute or supervise API/OCTG threading, re-cutting, and repair of casing, tubing, and premium connections
• Ensure routine inspection, maintenance and calibration of machines, tools and gauges.
• Identify faults and carry out minor repairs; escalate complex issues to the OEM
• Maintain a clean and organized workshop area in line with safety standards.
• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance to minimize unplanned machine downtime.

Job Specification

Job Specification

• A Minimum of OND / Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or any related field from a recognized tertiary Institution.
• Extensive practical machining/OCTG experience and proven supervisory track record, strong knowledge of machining techniques, measurement tools, blueprint reading, and OEM specifications