Responsibilities for the Mechanical Technician Job
Trouble-shoot and repair production equipment mechanical breakdowns in a timely manner to reduce plant break down time.
Perform preventive maintenance of plant equipment to reduce breakdowns and attain machine availability of above 85%.
Assist in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules for the plant equipment.
Advise the Plant Engineer on required equipment spare parts and assist in their specifications.
Perform mechanical maintenance of all the plant installations including water and steam pipelines and tanks.
Propose and assist in implementation of continuous improvement projects for the plant.
Mechanical Technician Job Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
A Diploma/Advanced Diploma in in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years working experience post-graduation.
At least three years’ professional experience in plant maintenance in the Food Processing Industry.
Proven experience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules for plant equipment.
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