Senior Mechanic Operator
First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
The Senior Operator Mechanic combines advanced machinery operation with specialized mechanical troubleshooting skills. This hybrid role ensures continuous production line performance by operating complex equipment and performing immediate, first-line mechanical interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Operation: Operate complex, automated production lines with high efficiency, maintaining optimal speed, output, and product quality.
- Autonomous Maintenance: Perform routine setups, tool changes, calibrations, and minor mechanical adjustments during active shifts.
- First-Response Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnose operational errors, mechanical jams, or minor part failures to minimize line downtime before escalating to maintenance.
- Quality Monitoring: Conduct regular in-process quality checks and record parameters to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with dedicated maintenance mechanics and production supervisors during scheduled overhauls and equipment optimization projects.
- Line Setup & Changeovers: Perform complete line conversions, die changes, and mechanical tooling swaps between product runs according to production specifications.
- Sensory Inspection & Monitoring: Monitor machinery vibration, operating noise, and temperature variances during operation to detect early signs of mechanical degradation.
- Operator Training: Train entry-level machine operators on safe startup procedures, standard operation techniques, and emergency shutdown steps.
- Waste & Scrap Control: Monitor raw material feeding mechanisms to ensure minimal scrap creation during machine runs.
Shift Maintenance Logs: Document daily equipment running hours, mechanical adjustments made during shift, and operational anomalies.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- BSC degree in Mechanical, Electro Mechanical; or Diploma/TVET in General Mechanics, Manufacturing, Fabrication or other related Field of studies from recognized University or College.
- 6/8 Years of Experience and out of this 4/6 years in factory/industry environment
How to apply
Qualified and interested candidates meeting the specified criteria are invited to submit their application documents in person at our Head Office in Yeka Abado (formerly Sara Ampol / Gedera, behind Queens Supermarket), via email at [email protected], or through Telegram at […].