Mechanical Technician

To carry out routine and corrective mechanical maintenance on factory equipment in line with instructions and specifications, ensuring reliable operations and minimal downtime across the production facility.

THE JOB

• Repair faulty or damaged components of production, packaging, warehouse, and raw material silo equipment.
• Minimize machine downtime through timely response to maintenance issues.
• Carry out all maintenance activities strictly in line with approved checklists and machine drawings.
• Report all malfunctions, defects, or damaged items promptly to the supervising officer.
• Maintain accurate records of job completion time, spare parts replaced, and observations for future planning.
• Conduct why‑why analysis on recurring equipment problems and troubleshoot issues to support effective maintenance.
• Actively participate in achieving assigned KPIs and departmental objectives.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Possess good practical knowledge of mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Be safety‑conscious and disciplined in following maintenance procedures and instructions.
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to work with machine drawings and checklists.
• Be able to troubleshoot mechanical faults and support continuous improvement.
• Be reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Demonstrate good record‑keeping and reporting skills.

QUALIFICATION

• 5 O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English.
• NABTEB / City & Guilds (C&G) Technical in Electrical or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.