Mechanical Technician

Our client, a manufacturing company in Nairobi, is looking for a mechanical technician.
Qualifications & skills

KCSE Certification
Minimum Grade III artisan with 1-2 years working experience as a mechanical technician
Able to read and follow instructions on factory matters.
Proficiency in mechanical design and diagnostic testing software.
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Great organizational and time management abilities.
Good interpersonal skills.
Should be highly motivated.

Duties and responsibilities

Practice safe work habits self and colleagues at all times.
Level and parallel rolls make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
Complete regular inspection of equipment to help identify mechanical/electrical issues or concerns and disassemble, repair, replace bearings, seals, gears, etc. as needed.
Proper utilization of spares used to get the optimum life from them.
Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical problems of plant machinery using precision maintenance techniques. Follow up with work orders to ensure the problem is repaired properly.
Perform maintenance function and troubleshoot to correct inefficiencies and prevent equipment downtime by completing regular PM’s
Work within specifications and drawings, responsible for ensuring completion, minimizing waste within set dates and times
Ensure the maintenance and preventive maintenance of corrugating plant process equipment to achieve results; ensure all equipment is running properly and meets the operational requirement.
Work with maintenance crew to carry out maintenance and repair projects in mechanical, fabrication, plumbing, welding functions.
Demonstrate ability to teach other maintenance classifications in all qualification requirements and proper maintenance procedures.
Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@peoplelink.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

jobs@peoplelink.co.ke