Operator, Lathe

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Job description:

General Role Purpose (brief description of this job)

Machinist Welder is responsible for carrying out lineboring tasks, using the equipment, accessories and tools for this purpose; Additionally, they must know how to read drawings, machining symbols, alignment, adjustments and tolerances.

Qualifications (required for job) & Knowledge & Experience

• Line boring experience on Earthmoving machines used in construction/Civil works is required
• Non-destructive testing, dye penetrant testing for cracks highly regarded.
• Comply with the work procedures proposed for lineboring of mining components
• Know the use and working parameters of portable equipment such as hydraulic Lineboring equipment, electric lineboring equipment, magnetic drill, grinding machine, motortool, oxyacetylene cutting equipment, bore-welder.
• Operate machine tools for the reconstruction and manufacture of parts of industrial machinery.
• Operate Portable Bore welder equipment for the reconstruction of component housings for mining equipment.
• Driving license.
• Ability to apply advanced trades mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions). Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications,
• Other functions inherent to the area assigned by his immediate supervisor under the criteria of Safety, Quality and Productivity.

Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables 

• Respect compliance with equipment and tool inspections according to the established schedule.
• Carry out work of alignment and lineboring with high quality commitment.
• Apply the adjustments, surface finishes and tolerances in the lineboring tasks for mining components and industrial machinery.
• Carrying out facing and grooving tasks through the use of portable lineboring equipment
• Carry out the measurement of direct and indirect linear magnitudes and angular magnitudes with analog and digital measuring instruments.
• Use of manual tools to make layouts, surface control, sawing, filing, manual threading and reaming.
• Knowledge in Blueprint Reading, machining symbols
• Knowledge in carrying out NDT tests (VT, PT).
• Experience in the use of measurement equipment such as Micrometers, Vernier Calipers, goniometer, precision levels, surface roughness gauges
• Subjection to quality controls in the work they carry out according to national and international technical standards implemented in the workshop.
• Keep your workplace clean and in good condition.
• Maintains appropriate standards of conduct in accordance with the provisions of the company's Internal Work Regulations.
• Punctuality at work, constant improvement, respect towards co-workers, is responsible for outstanding tasks within the project.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and paperwork/technical reports related to work performed.
• Communicate work order revisions, material delays, or other issues to supervisor and await further instructions.
• Provide support and communications to the supervisor in the optimization of operations and maximum availability of equipment.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by Supervisor or Shift Foreman.

Behavioural Traits / Personal Characteristics

• Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
• Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things
• Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.
• Together: communicates well with peers and understand others views.

Operational Requirements

Cobre Panama is a remote site. This exciting position is based on-site and will be focusing on driving and delivering operational accountability and ownership across various units at Cobre Panama site. Rosters and working hours may vary depending on business requirements.

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