Job Description

Exciting Career Opportunities in Plastics Manufacturing

Our client is a leading Quality PVC Pipes and fittings manufacturer based in Nairobi.

Due to business growth and operational needs, they seek to recruit qualified, experienced, dynamic, results oriented, energetic and self driven individuals for the followng positions.

Job title: Specialised Welder Cum Workshop Technician

Reports to: Assistant Maintenance Manager

Level: Operational

Department: Production

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Salary Range: Kshs 35,000 – 55,000

Number of Positions: One (1) Position

Placement: Immediate

Role Overview: The role exists to support day today workshop operations by conducting TIG, MIG, ARC, gas welding and allied SMAW in the Welding of alloys, aluminium, cast-iron, stainless steel, mild steel and plastics.

Job Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Welding, repair, rebuilding and fabrication of aluminium, cast-iron, stainless steel and mild steel products;


• Sheet metal fabrication works;


• Drawing and designing sheet metal and structural drawings;


• Interpreting engineering drawings;


• Handling workshop processes of; fabrication, precision fitting, machining and pipe fitting;


• Operation, repair and maintenance of welding machines which includes; TIG, MIG, ARC. Gas welding and cutting sets, etc;


• Precision use of metal cutting machines like; laser cutting, water jet, plasma cutting and shearing machines;


• Operation of CNC welding and cutting machines;


• Surface preparation and coating of metals which includes powder coating and zinc metalizing;


• Heat treatment of metals;


• Repair of moulds, dies, jigs, formers and fixtures;


• Planning and execution of work including leading a team

Person Specifications (Qualifications, Skills and Experience)

• Holder of diploma in mechanical engineering specializing on welding & fabrication from a reputable institution;


• Those with final craft certificate and demonstrated experience may apply;


• Over 5 years of sound continuous and detailed experience in welding in terms of SMAW, TIG, MIG, ARC and gas welding relative to aluminium, cast-iron, alloys and stainless steel among others;


• Conversant with using hot work permits, JSA and all applicable occupational health and safety procedures;


• Conversant with fire safety;


• Conversant with all advanced welding tools and methodologies;


• Conversant with all workshop processes;

Application Procedure

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in making a meaningful career move in any of the above three roles in the ever growing plastics manufacturing sector, apply by submitting your CV in confidence to:

Talent Acquisition Lead.
Esquire Consultants Limited
P.O. Box 76883-00620,
Nairobi,

Via our placement email: recruit@esquireconsultants.co.ke

Applicant Notes:

Do not attach certificates and testimonials in your application.

Indicate the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Closing date for applications is Friday 14th January 2022

Shortlisting will be carried on a rolling basis as applications stream in.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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