MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Job Details

Location:  Nairobi

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Level:  Mid level

Minimum Qualification: Diploma

Salary: KSh 45,000 – 60,000

WHO ARE WE?

A Market leader in engineering manufacturing industry specializing in premium cables and conductors manufacturing.  For more than four decades we have maintained a heritage to produce quality cables and conductors. With two manufacturing plants in Kenya, we competently serve our clients across African countries. We are the trusted partners for the provision of high-quality cabling solution that gives assurance for Total Peace of Mind.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

· Mechanical Service of machines as and when necessary, including major Mechanical overhauls and troubleshooting, repair and restore defective/ trouble plant & machines, motors, pumps systems etc.

· Carry out Mechanical Preventive maintenance activities on all machines and equipment’s as per the preventive maintenance schedule.

· Attend to emergency breakdowns and report all breakdowns to unit leader and/ or engineer.

· Ensure efficiency in attending to breakdowns that will ensure minimal machine downtime.

· Participate in new plant installation, commissioning, TPM Activities and Continual Improvement Projects.

· Liaise with the Mechanical unit leader and raise store requisitions for required materials and spare parts.

· Participate in planning and execution of preventive maintenance work and other maintenance activities.

· Ensure that Mechanical materials and spares taken out of the stores are used for the intended purpose.

· Carry out maintenance and safety inspections.

· Liaise with Unit leader to write safety work permits for pre-determined work classification.

· Prepare periodic reports for the Mechanical section and submit them to the Mechanical unit leader.

POSITION SPECIFICATION.

Academic Qualifications:

• ‘O’ Level (minimum C-)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Qualifications:

• To be a Registered Engineer

Experience:

• At least Four years working experience as electrician in a manufacturing plant.
• At least Four years working experience as Mechanical Technician in a manufacturing plant

Skills:

• Technical knowledge of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering
• Technical knowledge of production machinery