MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

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) Preventivemaintenance

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.