Machinist

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It’s a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future. Come see the FLSmidth difference.

Department

You will be part of the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions and mining team. By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in a multinational organization and in an environment involving different cultures and different challenges.

Your responsibilities

Review engineering drawings, work instructions, and production schedules to determine machining requirements.

• •Independently set up, program, and operate CNC machine tools, including large Boring Mills and Vertical Lathes.
• •Load, align, and secure workpieces, select tooling, and establish appropriate machine parameters.
• •Create, edit, and optimize machining programs using Siemens ShopMill conversational programming and other CNC control systems where required.
• •Machine large metallic components to specified tolerances, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• •Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments and verify conformance to engineering specifications.
• •Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimize downtime and ensure production efficiency.
• •Complete production, quality, and maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• •Maintain machinery and work areas in accordance with company standards and Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and TPM methodologies.
• •Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and promote a safety-first culture.
• •Support refurbishment and repair of large industrial and mining components.
• •Participate in reverse engineering, component recovery, and critical customer manufacturing projects.
• •Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost optimization, and machining efficiency.
• •Provide support during urgent shutdown and turnaround projects when required.

Key Competencies

• •Attention to detail and precision.
• •Safety-focused mindset.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Effective communication and teamwork.
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• •Accountability and ownership of work outputs.
• •Ability to perform under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• •Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

What you bring

• •Trade Tested Machinist qualification.
• •3 Years Experience
• •Advanced CNC programming experience.
• •Strong Siemens ShopMill conversational programming capability.
• •CAD/CAM programming knowledge and experience.
• •Experience machining large, complex industrial components.
• •Experience with overhead cranes and heavy component handling.
• •Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S, and TPM methodologies.
• •Experience supporting refurbishment, repair, and reverse engineering projects.

What we offer

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photograph from your application materials.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

All suitable candidates shall be subject to a personal suitability check which shall include but not be limited to a criminal record check, citizenship check, qualification verification and employment verification.

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining industry – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

All applications are to be done via Workday

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