Mechanical Engineer

Contract Type: Full time

Salary: Basic of ksh 20k +Overtimes. The salary will be reviewed upwards if the Employee is very conversant with the production line.

Summary

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•    Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

•    2 Plus years’ relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer/Maintenance Engineer/or a Production Engineer in a busy plastics manufacturing company

•    Experience in the production process and supervising a team

•    Good knowledge of injection and blow machines

•    MUST have experience from a plastics company

•    Technical knowledge and experience in machine maintenance

•    Knowledge of quality systems and standards

•    Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance

•    Experience managing a team

Responsibilities

•    To plan for routine maintenance of company’s production machines

•    Ability to troubleshoot, repair or replace all components of Injection Molding machines, Blow Molding Machinery and equipment.

•    To maintain all equipment, hydraulics, mechanical, piping, pumps, and pneumatic s in the Molding Department.

•    Good experience in production process and supervising a team

•    Planning work schedule for maintenance technicians and machine operators

•    To improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts and material, and equipment access.

•    Planning and scheduling work to maintain the designed reliability of equipment

•    Ensure extended life expectancy of equipment therefore aiding in the total reduction of maintenance cost and increased output of product  

•    Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordination of all plannable maintenance work performed within the company.

•    Working closely with the maintenance manager and maintenance technicians to ensure the machines are well maintained

•    Maintenance of records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance-related matters.

•    Coordinating with the purchasing department for maintenance budget

•    Loading and Offloading of raw materials and End products

•    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time