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CP Engineering Limited Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: CP Engineering Limited
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- EmployerCP Engineering Limited
- LocationKitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- CP Engineering Limited
- Location
- Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
- Posted
- September 22, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- IT & Telecoms
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
1. Store in- charge
2 to 3 years of experience Skills and knowledge
• The ability to use a computer, navigate the internet, and use common software applications such as Microsoft O ice.
• Knowledge of machine tools and materials
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store, including scheduling. Duties and responsibilities
• Issuing materials, consumables and tools according to operator requirements. • maintain day-to-day record for tools and consumables
• keep stock register both raw materials and machine tools.
• keep record incoming materials and outgoing materials.
• Maintain fuel & maintenance record for forklift as well as genset.
2. Machinist (Lathe Machine Operator)
5 to 7 years of experience Skills and knowledge
• Ability to read engineering drawings and sketches
• operates the heavy Lathe machines and related machinery.
• Ability to do gears selection for threading & self-speed
• Knowledge of lathe machine tools & instruments.
• Have well knowledge in bearing size and finishing systems.
• Self-driven for progressive and continued learning and development. Duties and responsibilities
• Operate the heavy-duty lathe machine.
• All types of thread cutting metric & imperial.
• Tool grinding and drill grinding according to the material specification.
• Follow Forman instruction according to the job card
• Ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative.
• To be able to prioritise and work to given timescales.
• To ensure quality standards are met.
• Keep safe tools and instruments.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repair.
3. Mechanical Fitter
5 to 7 years of experience Skills and knowledge
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• operate drilling machines and related machinery.
• Skills of assembles, installs, maintains and repairs
• Knowledge of standard drilling and taping
• Have an advanced knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Self-driven for progressive and continued learning and development.
• Experience of using hand and power tools. Duties and responsibilities
• Construction of mechanical systems and equipment to engineering drawings.
• Fault-finding and diagnostics of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative.
• To be able to prioritise and work to given timescales.
• To ensure quality standards are met.
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Relevant Technical/Engineering Certificate – A recognised qualification in the related field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.).
- EIZ Registration – Must be registered with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Attested Qualifications – All academic and professional documents must be certified or attested by the appropriate authorities.
- Application Submission – Candidates must send their qualifications to hr@cpengineering.co.zm.
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