Operations and Maintenance Technician at Duma works

Ref No 3445

Duma Works is recruiting an Operations and Maintenance Technician for our client; a leading distributor and packer of tea and coffee among other products.

Location: Mombasa

Job Summary

Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.

Job Duties

• Compliance with safety precautions and procedures
• Keeping the machine clean and follow housekeeping of the surrounding area
• Recommend, develop, and perform preventive or general maintenance procedures and standards
• Operation of the machine and keeping records of the daily production reports
• Operation and repair of the related ancillary equipment: air compressors, coders, chillers, tapers,etc.
• Ensure optimal efficient operation of the machine
• Compliance with the quality procedures and standards
• Maintaining availability of packing materials in the best condition at the dedicated area near the machine
• Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences.
• Assist in keeping good stock of spare parts and consumables
• Maintain any related work equipment and tools in the best condition.
• Carrying any other tasks requested by the direct manager.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies

• Troubleshooting
• Communication
• Repairing
• Operation
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Time management

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease.
• Cooperating with others
• Showing leadership skills
• Ability to identify and set priorities

Requirements

• University Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing facilities; preferred in VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) packing machines