Machine Operator - Manufacturing

Machine Operation

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery in accordance with production schedules and work instructions.
• Adjust machine settings to meet product specifications and production requirements.
• Ensure machines are operating efficiently and safely throughout each production run.
• Monitor machine performance and identify any abnormalities during operation.

Production

• Produce components that meet required quality and dimensional specifications.
• Read and interpret production orders, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Achieve daily production targets while minimizing material waste.
• Load raw materials and unload finished products safely and efficiently.Quality Control
  • Inspect finished products using appropriate measuring tools such as tape measures, vernier calipers, and gauges.
  • Conduct routine in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Identify defective products and report quality issues promptly.
  • Maintain accurate production and quality records.Machine Maintenance
    • Perform routine machine inspections before, during, and after operation.
    • Carry out basic preventive maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication of assigned equipment.
    • Report machine faults, breakdowns, or maintenance requirements to the Maintenance Department.
    • Assist maintenance personnel during repairs where required.Safety & Compliance
      • Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
      • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
      • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
      • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses immediately.Inventory & Material Handling
        • Handle raw materials and finished products carefully to prevent damage.
        • Ensure proper storage and movement of materials within the production area.
        • Minimize material wastage through efficient machine operation.Team Collaboration
          • Work closely with supervisors, quality inspectors, maintenance technicians, and fellow operators to achieve production objectives.
          • Participate in shift handovers by communicating machine status and production progress.
          • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing downtime
          • Qualifications
          • Certificate or Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering,
          • Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
          • Sheet Metal Technology, or Metal Processing Technology from a recognized TVET institution, with a NITA Trade Test Grade III, II, or I
          • Minimum of 2–3 years of practical experience operating sheet metal fabrication
          • machines, including:
          • Press brake (bending) machines
          • Guillotine (shearing) machines
          • Notching machines
          • Folding machines
          • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
          • Experience setting up, operating, and adjusting machines to produce components
          • according to specifications.
          • Experience performing quality checks using measuring tools such as vernier calipers,
          • steel rules and angle gauges.
          • Experience carrying out routine machine maintenance and reporting mechanical
          • faults.
          • Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures in a manufacturing or
          • fabrication environment.