Salary:ksh 55,000

JOB PURPOSE:

Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Nairobi County, is looking to recruit a highly-skilled Mechanical Technician for their plant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for updating service and repair records, maintaining machinery, and running diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance. Must have a solid knowledge of mechanical performance standards and experience in a similar field of specialization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Mechanical Engineering plant option or (Diploma in Technology) Or Mechanical Engineering Technician


• At least 3 years’ experience in maintenance of mechanical machineries in a busy factory environment.


• Computer literacy and ability to write and interpret technical reports.


• Knowledge in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of Mechanical systems and installations in a factory.


• Experience in working with hydraulics, pneumatics and also welding skills an advantage.


• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making


• Personal development program/exposure of at least one year on the same role will be an added advantage


• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY RESULTS:

• Process, plan, implement and control, review and adjust a production schedule for the job


• Preventive maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure a smooth running


• Trouble shooting mechanical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition.


• Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance


• Coordinating maintenance team for proper work performance


• Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history.


• Inspection of machines operations and recording of data such as pressures, temperatures etc to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements.


• Oiling and greasing of machines to ensure smooth running of rotating parts.


• Support SHE, AM 6K, PaTaMu, GMP/FSMS initiatives and objectives.


• Perform any other assigned duties by the supervisor


• Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations.


• Any other assigned duties.