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Job Title:  Lathe Machine Operator

Organisation: Quality Plastics (U) Limited (QPL)

Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda

About Organisation:

Quality Plastics (U) Limited (QPL) stands at the forefront of industrial packaging in the East African Region. Based in Mukono, Uganda, and incorporated in 1997, QPL has dedicated itself to being the premier provider of printed and plain industrial packaging, catering to diverse industries such as Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, and Construction.

Job Summary:  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 Duties and 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.
• Reading Blueprints: Interpret and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans to accurately produce components.
• Tool Selection: 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.
• Precision Machining: 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should send their CV, application and academic transcript as one document to hr@qualityuganda.com

Deadline: 25th July, 2024

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