About the role
BURN is currently seeking a mission-driven Tooling Technician for its modern clean cookstove facility in Ruiru, Kenya.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the tools and machinery are in optimal working condition to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Duties and Responsibilities
Repair and maintain press tools and die repairs.
Routine servicing and regrinding of tools.
Attend breakdowns, identify faults, and problem-solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production.
Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.
Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.
Ensure company targets are met in respect of the quality of parts produced.
Identify spare requirements and log usage.
Support new project tooling from the commissioning stages through to the start of production.
Assist in tooling buyoffs and trials.
Manufacture new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines.
Document and update die history and other work records.
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance
Carry out engineering-level changes to tools and modifications.
Record all relevant data in relation to tooling and record on the Tool Room database.
Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures for tooling.
Work within 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain the workplace to a high standard.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
Responsible for sheet metal press tool building, fitting, and assembly. Document and update die history and other work records.
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance
Carry out engineering-level changes to tools and modifications.
Always maintain the highest standards of workmanship.
Skills and Experience
Excellent hands-on skills in using hand tools and bench fitting.
Ability to operate mechanical workshop machines – Lathe, milling and surface grinder.
Strong understanding of machining processes and materials.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Sound knowledge of Sheet metal tools manufacturing process.
Action-oriented
Mechanical aptitude, and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.
Well organized.
Works well in a team.
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