Machinist – Trade Kings Limited

About the Company

Trade Kings Limited is a Zambian manufacturing company with operations requiring reliable plant maintenance and engineering support. The company is seeking a skilled Machinist to support the production and maintenance functions through precision machining, fabrication and repair of mechanical components.

About the Role

The Machinist will be responsible for machining, fabricating and repairing mechanical components required for the effective operation and maintenance of the company's plant.

The successful candidate will play an important role in reducing equipment downtime by producing and servicing mechanical components accurately and within required specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Machining & Fabrication

• Operate machining equipment to manufacture and repair mechanical components.

• Carry out precision machining and fabrication work according to required specifications.

• Repair or modify mechanical components to restore equipment functionality.

• Ensure completed components meet required dimensional and quality standards.

Engineering Drawings & Specifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and technical specifications.

• Use drawings and specifications to determine appropriate machining requirements.

• Ensure manufactured components conform to the required tolerances and specifications.

Equipment Maintenance & Quality

• Conduct routine inspections of machining equipment.

• Perform basic maintenance of machinery and associated equipment.

• Identify and report equipment faults that could affect machining operations.

• Maintain high standards of accuracy and workmanship.

Plant Maintenance Support

• Work closely with the plant maintenance team to identify and prioritise machining requirements.

• Respond to urgent component repair and fabrication requirements.

• Support maintenance activities aimed at reducing plant downtime.

• Coordinate with other technical personnel to ensure required spare parts are available when needed.

Health & Safety

• Comply with company safety procedures and applicable workplace regulations.

• Use machining equipment and tools safely and correctly.

• Maintain a clean and organised working area.

• Follow established procedures when handling machinery, tools and materials.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

The provided vacancy does not specify a particular academic qualification or minimum number of years of experience.

Applicants should, however, demonstrate:

• Practical machining skills.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Experience or competence in mechanical component fabrication and repair.

• Knowledge of machining equipment and workshop practices.

• Ability to work effectively with a plant maintenance team.

Applicants should include relevant certifications and experience details with their applications.

Technical Skills

• Precision machining.

• Mechanical component repair.

• Fabrication.

• Engineering drawing interpretation.

• Dimensional measurement and quality inspection.

• Machining equipment operation and maintenance.

• Workshop safety and good housekeeping.

• Mechanical maintenance support.

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Strong attention to detail.

• Accuracy and commitment to quality.

• Good problem-solving skills.

• Reliability and responsibility.

• Ability to work effectively within a maintenance team.

• Ability to respond to urgent maintenance requirements.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Work Environment

The position is based in Lusaka and involves working in a manufacturing and plant maintenance environment. The role requires regular use of machining equipment and close collaboration with maintenance and engineering personnel.

Job Summary

Employer: Trade Kings Limited
Position: Machinist
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancies: Not specified
Industry: Engineering & Manufacturing
Minimum Qualification: Not specified
Experience: Relevant machining experience preferred
Application Deadline: Not specified