MACHINIST

Momaizah Metal Fabrication Factory; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in metal fabrication is seeking a skilled machinist to join their team. This role involves precision machining of parts according to specifications, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring product quality through rigorous testing and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge and critical thinking skills, enabling them to troubleshoot and repair equipment effectively. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to work independently.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Machining parts to specifications using various machine tools.
• Reading blueprints to determine machining requirements and tolerances.

Skills

Equipment Selection

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Equipment Maintenance

Mechanical Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific machining requirements.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Install repaired parts into equipment, or install new equipment.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
• To be able to work under heavy work load at certain times.
• Show an attitude and keenness towards learning something new always.
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic.

Key Skills required;

• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Analytical Skills and attention to detail.
• To be able to work independently with minimum supervision.