Machinist

Who is Lafarge?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues

About the Job 

To execute maintenance schedules; Carryout repairs of plant equipment and to ensure maximum contribution towards the achievement of the required equipment reliability and availability so as to meet the required Maintenance KPI targets for the Plant. 

What you'll be doing

• Execute scheduled maintenance
  • Maintenance System is followed resulting in high plant availability
  • Maintenance planned to occur within given time frames
  • Equipment defects identified and reported through notification process
  • Relevant data and maintenance history is recorded in Maintenance system

• Repairs in breakdown situations
  • Fault identification and timely repair with minimum production stoppage 
  • Effective Root cause analysis problem solving minimising recurring problems
  • Necessary resources coordinated to executive breakdown repair
  • Compliance to post repair procedure
  • Quality and standard of outsourced work monitored

• Apply technical knowledge to support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Regular inspections to determine the condition of all plant
  • Opportunities to improve plant functionality identified
  • Non scheduled repairs actioned
  • Plant modifications executed to meet project requirements

• Ensure safe work practices
  • Work is executed in accordance with company safety policies.
  • Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and used
  • Equipment is maintained to operate safely
  • Equipment is used in a safe manner
  • All maintenance is done safely by internal and external persons
  • All lockouts and work permits are adhered to
  • Maintenance practices comply with all OHS&E legal requirements

Who you'll be working with 

• Maintenance Manager
• Production operatives
• Projects Dept
• Administration Dept
• Procurement
• Safety Dept.

What we are looking for 

• Qualified with technical qualification (HND, OND, OTHER Technical Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience in Mechanical Maintenance and Breakdown repairs of mechanical equipment with a good HSE knowledge. 
• The Use of SAP and MS office packages
• Knowledge of Cement plant equipment technical specifications and maintenance requirements
• Knowledge in workshop Machines eg, Lathes, Shapers, Millers, drilling machines, Band saws.
• Knowledge in precision measurements.
• Very good knowledge on precision machining.
• Basic knowledge of electric motors.
• Readymix and /or aggregate operating processes and quality product issues
• Maintenance procedures and rotating machine safety.
• Technical drawings interpretation and tolerance fits.
• Good working knowledge of OHS&E procedures and relevant legislation

Behavioural Competencies 

• Pride in doing work to a high standard
• Good interpersonal skills to gain co-operation in achieving high maintenance and safety standards
• An ability to plan and organize work to keep to promised deadline

Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.