Welding, Fabrication & Tinsmith Artisan

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A member of Brown & Company PLC, one of Sri Lanka's oldest and diversified conglomerates, Browns Plantations is an amalgamation of three leading plantation companies namely Maturata Plantations Ltd, Udapussellawa Plantations PLC. and Hapugastenne Plantations PLC. It is also the first time in Sri Lanka that three plantation companies have been synergized to form one brand identity.
We consolidate a diverse range of plantations and estates spanning approximately 32, 725 hectares of land and cultivate diverse products such as Tea, Rubber, Cinnamon, Coconut, Commercial Timber, and Ancillary Crops.
The Company's adaptability to changing environments, adoption of state-of-the-art technology, and unique community offerings make it a force to reckon with. Our accumulated technical, industrial, and people skills and experience have allowed us to expand our cultivation, production, and sustainability measures to meet the global industry level.

JOB SUMMARY

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited is based in Kericho and Bomet counties, it has over 5000 Hectares of Tea and over 2000 Hectares of forestry. There are four tea factories, nine tea estates, a sawmill, and forestry operation. We invite applications for a Welding, Fabrication & Tinsmith Artisan position at the Engineering Department, Brown Plantations Kenya Limited (formerly James Finlay Kenya Limited). This is a Grade 3 Position. THE JOB Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the person will perform mechanical workshop duties which include welding, fabrication, and Tinsmith work as assigned to the desired quality, designs, and customer specifications in a safe and professional standard. REQUIREMENTS Diploma/ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, production, plant, or a relevant engineering discipline.Minimum 3 years’ experience in welding operations, mechanical Installations, and maintenance.Good skills in the operations of workshop machinery/ equipment such as guillotines, bending machines, rolling machines, slotting machines, etc.Proficiency in sheet metal cutting, shaping, and forming.Proven track record of performance in similar roles.Strong soldering and metal-joining abilities.Ability to interpret patterns, blueprints, and measurements.Manual dexterity and attention to detail.Knowledge of metal types and their properties.Experience with both traditional and modern tinsmith tools.Understanding of safety procedures in metalworking environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform welding, fabrication/tinsmith work effectively and efficiently within the set workshop engineering procedures and policies.Carry out the assigned tasks in a safe manner as per safety regulations and engineering policies.Carry out assigned jobs in a timely manner in conjunction with colleagues and Perform other mechanical workshop duties as assigned by management.Work in conjunction with other engineering team members to fulfil customer requirements.Handle the assigned workshop machinery, tools, and related resources in a professional manner to avoid waste, damage, and unwarranted downtime.APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor, not later than 31 December 2025.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Machine operation, High work ethic, Time management, Interpersonal communication, Teamwork, Work place safety, Welding, Maintenance of mechanical equipment, Sheet metal work, Brazing, soldering (metal works)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree