Técnico/a Tornero – Mantenimiento de Maquinaria

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Lathe Technician to join the Maintenance team at Colombina in Escuintla, Guatemala. The role focuses on manufacturing, adjusting and repairing mechanical parts required for our equipment and machinery, ensuring continuous operation and high quality.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacture, adjust and repair mechanical components using a lathe and other machine tools.
• Interpret technical drawings, measurements and specifications to produce accurate parts.
• Meet lathe work requests according to operational needs and maintenance planning.
• Assist in the installation, adaptation and commissioning of equipment and machinery.
• Verify the quality and precision of fabricated parts.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain order and proper conditions in the work area before and after interventions.
• Ensure safe handling of equipment to guarantee operational continuity.

Required profile

• Graduated as a Lathe Technician.
• Minimum three years of experience in similar positions.
• Proficiency in operating lathes and other machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, measurements and specifications.
• Knowledge of measurement and verification instruments.
• Willingness to work in Escuintla, Guatemala.

Required skills

• Lathe operation
• Machine‑tool operation
• Interpretation of technical drawings
• Use of measurement and verification instruments

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Indefinite (permanent) contract
• Statutory benefits
• Life insurance
• Access to a corporate university
• Opportunity to work for a solid, long‑standing company