FORKLIFT MECHANIC

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JOB TITLE:   FORKLIFT MECHANIC

REPORTING TO: MECHANICAL UNIT LEADER

LOCATION: NAIROBI.

WHO ARE WE?

A Market leader in engineering manufacturing industry specializing in premium cables and conductors manufacturing. We have for more than five decades maintained a heritage for the production of quality cables and conductors. With our manufacturing plants in Kenya and Tanzania we competently serve our clients across African countries. We are the trusted partners for the provision of high-quality cabling solution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Responsible for trouble shooting & diagnosis of forklifts trucks.

• Effectively carry out corrective and preventive maintenance, service on forklifts with minimum supervision.

• On need basis participate in mechanical repairs of factory equipment.

• Together with Mechanical Unit Leader identify, document, and implement Forklift maintenance cost reduction measures. 

• Carry out the inspections of forklifts and record the results of the inspections.

• Generate and document preventive maintenance report indicating the actual work done and suspected root causes of Forklift breakdowns.

• In collaboration of mechanical unit leader will identify the required forklift spares an initiate the requisition process.

• Train and coach, the forklift operator/driver on prevention of breakdowns and minor servicing and repairs of the forklift.

• Interpretation of forklift truck drawings and manuals as required.

• Identify and report any misuse of forklift trucks by the forklift operators/drivers.

• Carry out TPM activities geared towards factory safety, productivity, and efficiency improvement.

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

POSITION SPECIFICATION.

Academic Qualifications:

Academic Qualifications: Qualification in Forklift operations and maintenance/ Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

  

Professional Qualifications: Driving License with Forklift experience, Automotive Engineering Certificate, Motor Vehicle Mechanic Training

 

Experience:

• At least Five years hands on industrial experience in forklift truck repairs and maintenance gained from a busy manufacturing company.

Knowledge & Experience: 

• Transmissions systems 

• Hydraulics

• Electrical pneumatics 

• Mechanical fittings, pipe work

• Arc/gas welding and brazing

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of forklifts repairs 

• Technical knowledge in mechanical engineering, 

• Supervisory and interpersonal skills, 

• Communication Skills.

• Computer skills.

• Motor vehicle mechanic skills.

If you are keen to grow your career through this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV  and application letter not later than 15th November 2023.