Factory Technician at Eastern Produce Kenya

THE MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

•  To conduct a daily and weekly check of the factory machinery as per the procedure.
•  Supervise daily the safety checks of the boilers at the beginning of every shift and weekly maintenance of the boiler/water wide as per the company procedures.
•  Estate maintenance by allocating tasks to artisans for Estate building and machinery maintenance
•  To weekly check all transport and estate equipment together with another member of management check as per the laid down procedures.
•  Conduct weekly checks of the factory measuring equipment as per the procedure.
•  Try to improve factory machinery to enhance productivity and product quality with the Factory Management and General Manager Engineering
•  Daily allocation of work to the personnel under your control ensuring work allocated is completed on time and to the high standard required by the Company
•  Daily checks of the Factory Workshop and Tool Store to ensure its kept neat and clean.
•  Monthly check the tools in the Tools Store and notify the Factory Manager of any broken tools that need replacement.
•  Ensure that there are adequate tools and equipment available for the work required and that the tools are maintained in good serviceable order
•  Assist the Factory Manager in the preparation of cost estimates for maintenance work or machinery repair.
•  Ensure that all spare parts and materials ordered are used where intended and that no unnecessary spare parts and materials are ordered
•  Ensure artisans use the required Personal Protection Equipment
•  Prepare a monthly report on the Factory and Estate machinery

Employee specifications and Experience

•  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of factory machinery, estate buildings and equipment
•  2 years’ experience in budget preparation, monitoring and control of all expenditure
•  Detailed knowledge of all related administration procedures and reports, factory administration and wages