Job Listing
Position: Lathe Machine Operator
Type: Full-time
Deadline: 25th July 2024
Organization: Quality Plastics (U) LTD
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About Quality Plastics (U) LTD:
Established in 1997 in Mukono, Quality Plastics Uganda (QPL) has solidified its position as a leading packaging company in the East African Region. We offer a diverse range of products, such as industrial packaging, DPC sheets, PET Preforms, Closures, Stretch Films, and Blown PET Bottles. Our unwavering dedication to quality has earned us the trust of industries including Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, and Construction. Furthermore, our commitment to environmental stewardship is evident through our recycling initiatives.
Job Description:
Quality Plastics (U) LTD is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lathe Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. If you are performance-driven, possess exceptional organizational and planning skills, excel in problem-solving, and have the ability to motivate others, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and set up the lathe machine for operation, ensuring proper alignment and calibration of tools and workpieces.
- Choose appropriate raw materials based on project specifications and ensure they meet quality standards.
- Interpret and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans to accurately produce components.
- Select the right cutting tools, inserts, and attachments for specific jobs, considering material type and machining requirements.
- Secure workpieces onto the lathe machine using clamps, bolts, or other appropriate fixtures to prevent movement during machining.
- Operate both manual and CNC lathe machines to perform turning, facing, grooving, threading, and other machining operations according to project requirements.
- Achieve precise measurements and tolerances by adjusting machine settings, feeds, speeds, and tool offsets as necessary.
- Regularly inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specified quality standards, adjusting the machine or process as needed.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to tool wear, machine malfunctions, or quality deviations, and take corrective actions.
- Perform routine maintenance on lathe machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of worn components to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Requirements:
- Minimum Experience: 5+ years as Lathe Machine Operator.
- Minimum Education: Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Excellent knowledge in English (verbal and written).
- Good Knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good knowledge of applicable standards, local rules, and regulations.
Work Hours: 8 hours/day
Experience in Months: 60 months
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Application Procedure:
All qualified candidates should send their CV, application, and academic transcript as one document to hr@qualityuganda.com not later than 25th July 2024.
