Machine Shop Lead Saudi Arabia

Packers Plus Energy Services Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Machine Shop Lead to oversee the production department. This role involves managing the operation to produce high-quality machined components while ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of machine shop experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Fanuc programming. You'll be responsible for setting up and programming machines, performing quality assurance checks, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and operational excellence in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machine shop experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Proficient in Fanuc programming and manual machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage production department to ensure high-quality machined components.
• Plan and coordinate machine time, material usage, and production schedules.

Skills

Machine Shop Experience

Leadership Experience

Fanuc Programming

Manual Lathe and Milling

Understanding of Tooling

Oil & Gas Machining

Reading Machining Blueprints

Quality Assurance Principles

Machining Practices Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Machinist Accreditation

First Aid Certification

Job description

Primary Role Focus

The Machine Shop Lead is responsible for the operation and management of the production department to produce machined components within the specified delivery date and to high-quality standards. This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Set up, program, and machine parts according to setup instructions and part drawings.
2. Perform manual component modifications and repairs as required.
3. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all parts.
4. Plan machine time, shop space, material, and commodity usage.
5. Assist with raw material planning and management.
6. Assist with scheduling and production planning for machine work.
7. Create job routers for products moving through production.
8. Coordinate third-party services and logistics.
9. Monitor tooling in the shop and ensure stock levels are adequate.
10. Perform quality assurance checks, including dimensional inspection of parts and recording deviations.
11. Communicate machining best practices to designers.
12. Ensure calibration is maintained on all precision measuring equipment.
13. Plan and assist with repairs and maintenance, including regular preventive maintenance of equipment.
14. Maintain cleanliness of workspace and shop.

Position Requirements

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of machine shop experience required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Fanuc programming experience required.
• Manual lathe and milling experience required.
• Good understanding of tooling, insert grades, and geometry required.
• Oil & Gas machining experience required (background in threads or downhole tools is an asset).
• Proficiency in reading and understanding machining blueprints.
• Experience with QA principles and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of machining practices and procedures.
• Beginner to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with live tooling (lathe) is an asset.
• Experience operating a variety of CNC/manual machines is an asset.
• Experience with API-Q1 / ISO standards is an asset.

Education and Training

• Machinist accreditation preferred.
• First aid certification.

Physical, Business, and Safety Requirements

• Compliance with Packers Plus Health and Safety Program.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Shift work, including weekends and on-call.

Safety Sensitive

• Subject to pre-employment medical assessment.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-incident, random, and reasonable cause).

Core Competencies

• Customer intimacy
• Operational excellence
• Innovation

Role Competencies

• Organized
• Analytical
• Effective communication
• Detail-oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Adaptability