Plant Mechanic Job in Kenya

A leading steel fabrication company in East Africa located in Nairobi is looking for a qualified and experienced Plant Mechanic.

Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, he/she will be responsible for the general maintenance and repairs of the plant machinery.

Duties/roles

• Implement preventive maintenance programs
• Attend to breakdowns of all machinery: Rolling machines, Presses, Overhead Cranes, Compressors, Generators, Welding Machinery,
• Repair of tools: Grinders, Drills, Chain Blocks etc
• Maintain proper records and job cards.
• Professional diagnosis of breakdowns and place orders for spares.
• Establish required stock levels for fast moving items to reduce down time.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years job experience preferably in a steel fabrication and manufacturing company
• Good analytical and presentation skills
• Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of a whole range of plant machinery: hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical skills, etc
• Must be an energetic individual with the vigor for work.
• A diploma or its equivalent in this field will be an added advantage.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your resume and day time contact to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position in the subject and your current & expected remuneration in your application.

Deadline for application is 4th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.