Maintenance Mechanical Technician at Mobius Motors

Overview

Designed, engineered, and built in Kenya, Mobius Motors sells highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market. Versatile, rugged, and durable, it is designed for African cities whilst still being extremely capable off-road.

We are seeking to hire a Maintenance Mechanical Technician interested in a truly unique entrepreneurial opportunity to create impact on a global scale as part of our Production Team.

Responsibilities

The Production team ensures that Mobius Motors executes a rigorous, efficient manufacturing process to deliver product on time, first-time right, and at the right cost. This encompasses the following areas:

•   Process – Own Manufacturing processes (TIS) by creating and providing input for best practises and follow them.
•   Operations – Ensure that maintenance schedules are met at cost, on time, at the required quality and safety levels.
•    Team Management – Play a positive part in creating a work environment that fosters a motivated team and a sense of belonging.

Every member of the production team takes responsibility for supporting the business needs above, which may require expanding responsibilities as needed, additional learning, and tackling new professional challenges beyond what is reflected in this Job Description.

Functional Areas +Responsibilities

Process

•  Work Instructions: Own the Work Instructions for non-Cyclic operations (TIS) from creating them, making improvements.
• Work Permits: Fill in permits such as, hot work, fall hazard, pre-task plan etc.
• Execution: Follow work instructions as trained.

 Operations

• Schedule Achievement: Work at the required pace (ATT) to support efficiency and the achievement of the schedule.
• Tools and Equipment: Take care of all relevant equipment and tools to ensure they are available.
• Spare Parts: Ensure proper tracking of equipment/tools spares parts inventory and escalate for re-order.
•  Maintenance Work: Ensure equipment preventive maintenance schedule is followed and updated accordingly.
• Quality Work: Always support good finish during manufacturing such as welding works and pipex manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement: Live the culture of continuous improvement in the workplace by providing ideas to reduce waste, and by supporting the implementation of approved ideas.

Team Management

• Teamwork: Work cross functionally with different teams to achieve Company goals.
• Development: Be prepared to learn something new to enhance your own skills, support multi skilling by learning other jobs in the production team.
• Performance Management: Take part in the company performance management system to create alignment of expectations, mutual understanding of actual performance, and support means to improve performance.
• Training: Be prepared to assist with the training of new team members to the current work instructions.

Health and Safety

Discipline: Maintain safe and healthy work environment by leading by example and ensuring that you follow standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

 PPE: Ensure proper and appropriate use of PPEs, and that tools & equipment are in a safe working condition when performing operations in the plant.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and any other information required to be successful in this role.

Knowledge & Skills

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Functional Knowledge & Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance
• Automotive experience is an added advantage
•  Ability to read, interpret and follow work instructions
• Creative thinker that can work under pressure
• Attention to detail is paramount
• Ability to weld with a good finish

General

• Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in Swahili and English
•  Be a good listener
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• A committed team player