MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Department:

Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

· Obtaining manufacturers specification and developing weekly monthly and annual inspection and maintenance programs for all the machines in the plant; 

· Taking care of all relevant equipment and tools to ensure they are available;

· Ensuring proper tracking of equipment/tools and spare parts inventory and escalate for re-order;

· Ensuring equipment preventive maintenance schedule is followed and updated accordingly including Boiler, air compressors, pumps, pneumatic control and sensors;

· Always support good finish during manufacturing such as welding works and Pipex manufacturing;

· Live the culture of continues improvement in the workplace by conducting research and proving ideas to reduce waste and by supporting the implementation of approved ideas;

· Be prepared to assist with the training of new team members to the current work instructions;

· Working cross functionally with different teams to achieve company goals;

· Be prepared to learn something new to enhance your own skills, support multi skilling by learning other jobs in the production team e.g plumbing & electrical installation.

· Taking part in the performance management system to create alignment of expectations, mutual understanding of actual performance and support means to improve performance;

· Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by leading by example and ensuring that you follow standards and procedures as well as complying with legal regulations;

· Ensuring proper and appropriate use of PPE’s and that tools & equipment are in a safe working condition when performing operations in the company.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

i. Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant field;

ii. MUST be Proficient in Arch and Tig welding

iii. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance;

iv. Automotive experience is an added advantage;

v. Ability to read, interpret and follow work instructions;

vi. Creative thinker that can work under pressure;

vii. Attention to detail;

viii. Good written and verbal communication skills;

ix. Team player;  

x. Good interpersonal skills;

xi. Willing to start immediately