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Mechanical Technician Job Unga Group

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Role Purpose:

Effectively implement preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules at the Plant for all electrical and mechanical machines, equipment and Plant facilities for maximum efficiency and life.

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Minimum Requirements:

  • BSc Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering plant option or Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
  • Three (3) years working experience in maintenance of Industrial Machinery and equipment
  • A good understanding knowledge in machines trouble shooting, Condition-based and Preventive maintenance
  • Good planning and basic supervisory skills
  • Computer literacy and ability to write and interpret technical reports
  • Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret Mechanical engineering drawings

Key Attributes/ Competencies:

  • Commercial acumen
  • Lead change
  • Drive execution
  • Develop self and others
  • Trouble shooting skills

General Technical

  • Develop efficient and effective preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and machines.
  • Undertake preventive maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure a smooth running.
  • Trouble shooting mechanical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition.
  • Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history.
  • Inspection of machines operations and recording of data such as pressures, temperatures etc. to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements.
  • Inspecting and oiling/ greasing of machines to ensure smooth running of moving parts.

Maintenance Costs Management

  • Ensure accurate stock management of spares and consumables.
  • Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance.
  • Monitor utility usage on a weekly basis & control any deviation.
  • Coordinating with other maintenance team for proper work performance
  • Adherence to PM schedule.

Controls and Record Keeping

  • Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history.
  • Raising of spares through SAP
  • Updating electrical equipment ledger
  • Updating of PM schedule

Safety Health and Environment (SHE), Food Safety & PaTaMu

  • Ensure timely closure of maintenance related SHE & PaTaMu actions.
  • Report all quality and food safety issues that maybe encountered during daily operations.
  • Ensure external contractors are properly inducted on safety, health and environment matters.
  • Any other duty that maybe assigned.

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