Mechanical Technician at Limited Liability Company

An exciting and challenging position has arisen at Allpack Industries Ltd and for the position of a Mechanical Technician. We invite applicants who are result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven to join our Maintenance team.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and general maintenance of mechanical systems of plant/production machinery to minimize downtime and increase efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits self and colleagues at all times.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical problems of plant machinery using precision maintenance techniques. Follow up with work orders to ensure the problem is repaired properly.
• Perform maintenance function and troubleshoot to correct inefficiencies and prevent equipment downtime by completing regular Preventive Maintenance.
• Complete regular inspection of equipment to help identify mechanical/electrical issues or concerns and disassemble, repair, replace bearings, seals, gears, etc. as needed.
• Ensure proper utilization of spares used to get the optimum life from them.
• Complete all paperwork related to requisition, repair and maintenance,  neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Work within specifications and drawings, responsible for ensuring completion, minimizing waste within set dates and times
• Ensure the maintenance and preventive maintenance of corrugating plant process equipment to achieve results; ensure all equipment is running properly and meets the operational requirement
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available  capacity and speed.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Management

Qualifications and Experience

• Consideration will be given to those in possession of the following minimum qualifications and skills:
• KCSE certificate holder
• Diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering Field or any other mechanical related field.
• 5 years work experience in the corrugated industry.

Knowledge; Skills and Experience required for this Role

Personality: Self-driven, results-oriented and a team player.

Specific Job Skills: Understands the principles of timeliness and cost-effectiveness and quality consistency.

The Essential Skills: Reading, Writing, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning.

Others: Willingness to work all necessary hours and shifts