Machinist

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for making, repairing, and fitting mechanical components in line with engineering drawings and maintenance of workshop equipment. Also involves operating CNC lathe machine, vertical milling machine, shaping machine and other workshop equipment for training and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Operate machines such as lathes, vertical milling machines, and grinders
• Perform turning, milling, drilling, and grinding operations
• Design, set up, and operate CNC machining systems
• Identify machine faults and perform routine maintenance
• Monitor machine operation and ensure optimal performance

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits
• Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Accreditation certificate with TEVETA
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Machinist
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) with a valid practicing license
• Qualifications must be verified by ZAQA

Skills

• Knowledge of technical drawings and documentation
• Knowledge of safety standards
• Knowledge of CNC machining

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Operate machines such as lathes, vertical milling machines, and grinders
• Perform turning, milling, drilling, and grinding operations
• Design, set up, and operate CNC machining systems
• Identify machine faults and perform routine maintenance
• Monitor machine operation and ensure optimal performance

Skills

• Knowledge of technical drawings and documentation
• Knowledge of safety standards
• Knowledge of CNC machining

Qualifications

• Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits
• Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Accreditation certificate with TEVETA
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Machinist
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) with a valid practicing license
• Qualifications must be verified by ZAQA

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Send application with CV, photocopies of NRC, professional and other relevant documents as a single file to:

The Principal

Nkumbi International College Management Board

Private Bag 5

Kapiri-Mposhi