JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Mechanical Technician to work in Kisii, Kenya. 

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of this job is to conduct planned and routine machine preventive maintenance and run diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to ensure minimal downtime. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

a)    Preventive maintenance checklist update, analysis of the machine running hours, greasing, oil levels, temperatures, firmness of the foundation bolts, cleanliness of the machine, safety, etc.; 

b)    Receive and promptly respond to breakdown notifications from operators to check for any abnormal sounds, temperature, vibration to ensure the machines are operating optimally; 

c)    Ensure that maintenance schedules are met at cost, on time, at the required quality and safety levels; 

d)    Proper tracking of equipment/tools spares parts inventory and escalate for re-order; 

e)    Ensure equipment preventive maintenance schedule is followed and updated accordingly; 

f)     Ensure proper and appropriate use of PPEs, and that tools and equipment are in a safe working condition when performing operations in the plant; 

g)    Modification of machines after installation to improve the performance; 

h)   Carry out welding and fabrications to fix the welding leakages during installation of new machines or pipelines as and when required; 

i)     Prepare daily reports and record machine conditions, on performance of the machines, any breakdowns and repairs done during the day, any unfinished or pending work during the shift. 

j)     Prepare shift handover report. 

k)    Carry out an analysis of the machine running hours; and 

l)     Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time 

Requirements

•  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance 

   

Technical & Behavioural competencies 

• Production experience and ability to follow work instructions  
• Creative, flexible, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure
• Welding ability (good finish, basic innovativeness) plus mechanical and safety knowledge
• Fluent in Swahili and English with strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Team player​
   

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.