- Ghana
- Salary: R40 000.00 - R50 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing Technical
- Benefits: Travel Allowance (Accommodation Provided)
- Reference: CWAD22112024-3
Vacancy Details
Employer: West Coast Personnel
- Visit customer sites to assess project requirements and determine the feasibility of machining solutions.
- Specify the appropriate portable machine tools for the job, considering operational constraints and customer needs.
- Identify and design additional bracketing, bearings, or support structures required to affix portable machines securely to the job site.
- Prepare technical reports and project plans outlining the machining scope, timeframes, and resource requirements.
- Lead the setup, alignment, and operation of portable machining tools on customer sites.
- Execute machining operations, ensuring precision, efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical challenges encountered during machining operations.
- Conduct demonstrations of portable machining tools for customers, showcasing capabilities and best practices.
- Provide technical advice and support to customers regarding machining solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Act as the technical point of contact for machining projects within the ECOWAS region.
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Resource to lead the Machining team in the ECOWAS region, in Ghana. The ideal candidate will have a technical understanding of both conventional machining and portable machining solutions, and the ability to independently execute on-site machining operations. This role demands a proactive problem-solver capable of scoping, specifying, and executing on-site machining projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Scoping & Job Specifications
Machining Operations
Demonstration & Customer Engagement
Tool Maintenance & Repair
Perform basic maintenance and repairs on portable machining tools, ensuring their optimal functionality.
Maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and consumables, and coordinate procurement as needed.
Leadership & Team Development
Candidate Requirements
- Trade Test Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in machining or a similar role, on-site machining exposure preferable
- Travel & Flexibility
- Willingness to travel extensively across the ECOWAS region.
- Extensive experience in machining, including milling, turning, boring, and on-site machining including, line boring, bore welding, pipe-prepping, flange facing.
- Knowledge of portable machine tools and their application in various industries.
- Ability to design and fabricate custom fixtures, brackets, and support structures.
- Proficiency in maintaining and repairing portable machining tools.
- Specific on-site machining training will be provided
- Familiarity with machining safety standards and protocols.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer interactions and reporting.
- Experience working in industries such as engineering, mining, oil & gas, power generation, or heavy machinery.
- Ability to effectively train and mentor team members.
- Adaptability to work in diverse environments and under tight deadlines.
- Valid Passport
- Clear Criminal Record
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