Lead Machinist & Precision Shop Supervisor

Singh And Co; Oman; On-site; OMR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Singh And Co in Oman seeks an experienced machinist to manage and optimize complete machine shop operations. You will plan and allocate machining jobs to operators and supervise precision machining work on shafts, sleeves, flanges, and precision components.

Candidates must have extensive hands-on experience with manual machines (lathe, milling, radial drill, boring), strong measurement skills, and the ability to read and execute engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 510 years hands‑on machining experience
• Strong experience in manual machines (Lathe, Milling, Radial Drill, Boring)
• Ability to set, machine, and finish jobs independently
• Strong knowledge of measuring instruments
• Ability to read and execute engineering drawings accurately
• Experience in handling and supervising machinists
• Machining of shafts, sleeves, flanges, and precision components
• Experience in repair and rework jobs (restoration of worn parts)
• Thread cutting experience (internal & external threads)
• Facing, boring, drilling, and taper turning operations
• Handling custom one‑off jobs (not only production work)
• Working with different materials (carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel)
• Ability to manage urgent and breakdown jobs under pressure
• Preference for Oil & Gas / heavy engineering workshops
• API thread work (IF, REG, API standards)
• BOP or drilling equipment machining
• Basic knowledge of Excel / job tracking
• Ability to maintain production and job records

Responsibilities

• Manage complete machine shop operations independently
• Plan and allocate machining jobs to operators
• Perform and supervise precision machining work
• Ensure strict adherence to drawings and tolerances
• Select proper tools, cutting parameters, and machining methods
• Troubleshoot machining issues and reduce downtime
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections
• Maintain discipline, safety, and workflow in the shop

Skills

Hands-on machining

Manual lathe

Manual milling

Radial drill

Boring

Reading drawings

Measuring instruments

Supervising machinists

Urgent/breakdown jobs

Job description

Singh And Co in Oman seeks an experienced machinist to manage and optimize complete machine shop operations. You will plan and allocate machining jobs to operators and supervise precision machining work on shafts, sleeves, flanges, and precision components.

Candidates must have extensive hands-on experience with manual machines (lathe, milling, radial drill, boring), strong measurement skills, and the ability to read and execute engineering drawings.