KenAfric Mechanics Jobs in Kenya

Vacancy: Mechanics

2 Posts
 

Reports to: Head of Engineering 
 

Area: Consumer Division 

Job Purpose: To take care of maintenance activities, supervise maintenance staffs, Implement Preventive Maintenance plan as per the schedule and New Project work cum expansion works, Layout changes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparing and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for all the machines.
• Attending to any machine breakdown and taking remedial action
• Identifying the key spare parts for all the machines and ensuring that they are in stock
• Undertaking any repair work on the machine when necessary
• Assisting any machine operator who may have difficulty in understanding a particular machine when necessary
• Liaising with all the machine operators in cleaning the machine especially where technicality is involved
• Daily draining of the compressor in the morning before starting work, switching it on and then switching it off in the evening after work
• To train junior mechanic to skill level
• Take care of week end activates (COTI and maintenance plan)
• Ensure kaizen, health and safety and Environmental standards.
• Understanding Engineering drawing and assembling.
• Understanding basic pneumatic and controls
• Sustain PM actives to maintain equipment life and reduce maintenance cost.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Experience & Skills
 

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills & experience:-

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) from a recognized institution;
• At least 2 years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• Computer literacy

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and relevant certificates indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to recruit@kenafricind.com.

The deadline for application is 21st  November 2014.