Lathe Machine Operator

Additional Benefit: Free company-provided accommodation

Key Responsibilities: Cylinder Head Reconditioning

• Set up, align, skim, face, and machine two-stroke and four-stroke marine engine cylinder heads.

• Maintain accurate dimensions and finishes according to manufacturer specifications and tolerances.

• Work on components from marine engine brands such as Yanmar, Daihatsu, MAN B&W, Wärtsilä, Bergen, Caterpillar, and MaK.

Precision Machining

• Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, and threading operations using heavy-duty conventional lathes.

• Machine engine components such as valve spindles, cylinder liners, valve guides, valve-seat pockets, bushes, shafts, and couplings.

• Ensure all components meet the required dimensions, tolerances, and surface-finish standards.

Engine Fitting and Overhauling

• Perform general mechanical fitting, bench assembly, dismantling, cleaning, inspection, and overhaul work.

• Work on marine auxiliary engines, generators, pumps, compressors, and related machinery.

• Assist the workshop team with general maintenance and repair activities when machining work is not required.

Inspection and Measurement

• Measure components using micrometres, bore gauges, depth gauges, vernier callipers, and dial indicators.

• Compare inspection findings with engineering drawings, OEM manuals, and clearance tables.

• Identify excessive wear, dimensional variation, and components requiring repair or replacement.

Tooling and Fixtures

• Select suitable cutting tools and inserts for different machining operations.

• Grind and prepare customised HSS cutting tools when required.

• Develop safe and secure clamping arrangements for heavy cast-iron and steel components.

Machine Maintenance and Safety

• Perform daily routine maintenance of assigned machines and tools.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

• Follow all workshop safety procedures and 5S standards.

• Report machine faults, unsafe conditions, and tool requirements to the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• ITI certification in Turner, Machinist, Fitter, or an equivalent technical trade.

• Minimum five years of experience in conventional lathe machining and mechanical engine fitting.

• Experience in a marine workshop, engine-reconditioning unit, ship-repair facility, or heavy-engineering plant is preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience with heavy-duty conventional lathe machines.

• Ability to perform both precision machining and mechanical fitting or engine-overhauling work.

• Knowledge of measuring instruments and precision inspection techniques.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, understand tolerances, and refer to OEM overhaul manuals is preferred.

• Familiarity with marine engine brands such as Yanmar, Daihatsu, MAN B&W, Wärtsilä, Bergen, CAT, MaK, and Cummins will be an advantage.

• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, workplace safety, and teamwork.

• It is a Full Time Warehouse / Logistics job for candidates with 2 - 5 years of experience.