Machinist Artisan

About the role

First Quantum is seeking a skilled Artisan Machinist to safely carry out machining work in the machine shop, maintenance workshop and open‑pit field environments. The role involves operating a range of heavy‑duty equipment and ensuring all work meets prescribed standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate heavy‑duty drilling, lathe, line boring, milling machines, power saws, pedestal grinders and thread‑tapping tools.
• Set up, adjust and run basic machine tools, align fixtures and secure cutting tools and materials.
• Measure, examine and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools and equipment to remove grease, rust and contaminants.
• Perform bolt extraction on diggers, drills, haul trucks, graders, dozers and loaders as required.

Required profile

• G12 Certificate and a recognized Zambian craft certificate as a machinist fitter and turner.
• Valid Zambian light vehicle driving licence.
• At least 3 years’ experience in mining maintenance or equivalent industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering detail drawings.

Required skills

• Operation of lathe, line boring, milling and power saw machines.
• Use of hand tools, lifting hoists, chain blocks, forklifts, man‑lifts and overhead cranes.
• Measurement and inspection techniques for detecting defects.
• Troubleshooting and fault‑finding on mining equipment such as haul trucks, drills and loaders.