Job Description

Background:

Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Machinist to join the versatile Process team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Responsibilities:

• Perform machining tasks including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, cutting, and fitting of mechanical components.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and job specifications.
• Manufacture replacement parts for pumps, gearboxes, shafts, and other plant/mechanical equipment.
• Conduct inspections and measurements to ensure accuracy and adherence to tolerances.
• Set up, operate, and maintain machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, slotting machines, grinders, band saws, and drilling machines.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on machine tools and maintain high housekeeping standards in the workshop.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to deliver quality repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure compliance with LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy in all machining activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending machining process improvements.
• Provide technical advice to supervisors and planners regarding repair feasibility
• Maintain machining job records using integrated maintenance systems (e.g., SAP).
• Record inspection results, part measurements, and machining history.
• Follow established maintenance and quality systems.

Qualifications:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Craft Certificate in Machining/Metal Machining or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in machining within heavy industry, mining, or manufacturing.
• Skilled in lathe, milling, drilling, and grinding operations.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools (micrometres, vernier callipers, dial indicators).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of machining safety standards and workshop practices.
• Experience in repair and fabrication of mining/process equipment components.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined spaces and at heights if required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Perform machining tasks including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, cutting, and fitting of mechanical components.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and job specifications.
• Manufacture replacement parts for pumps, gearboxes, shafts, and other plant/mechanical equipment.
• Conduct inspections and measurements to ensure accuracy and adherence to tolerances.
• Set up, operate, and maintain machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, slotting machines, grinders, band saws, and drilling machines.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on machine tools and maintain high housekeeping standards in the workshop.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to deliver quality repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure compliance with LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy in all machining activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending machining process improvements.
• Provide technical advice to supervisors and planners regarding repair feasibility
• Maintain machining job records using integrated maintenance systems (e.g., SAP).
• Record inspection results, part measurements, and machining history.
• Follow established maintenance and quality systems.

• Skilled in lathe, milling, drilling, and grinding operations.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools (micrometres, vernier callipers, dial indicators).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of machining safety standards and workshop practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Craft Certificate in Machining/Metal Machining or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in machining within heavy industry, mining, or manufacturing.
• Experience in repair and fabrication of mining/process equipment components.