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Mechanical Technician-Production Option
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 31/12/2026
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Job Description
Equipment Maintenance
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential mechanical issues before failures occur.
- Replace worn or damaged mechanical components, including bearings, belts, gears, shafts, chains, seals, and couplings.
- Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and mechanical drive systems.
Breakdown Response
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Diagnose mechanical faults using appropriate troubleshooting techniques.
- Repair faulty equipment efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Test repaired machinery to ensure proper operation before returning it to production.
Production Support
- Ensure production equipment operates at maximum efficiency throughout each shift.
- Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment-related challenges.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase productivity.
- Support production changeovers and machine setup activities where required.
Installation & Commissioning
- Assist in the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new machinery and production equipment.
- Conduct equipment testing and performance verification after installation.
- Participate in machinery relocation and production line modifications.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend engineering modifications to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
Spare Parts & Inventory
- Monitor spare parts usage and recommend replenishment of critical mechanical components.
- Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in good working condition.
- Assist in stock control of maintenance materials and consumables.
Documentation
- Complete maintenance reports, service records, and equipment history logs.
- Record breakdown analysis and corrective actions taken.
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and inspection records.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance activities.
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with company standards and statutory regulations.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in workshops and production areas.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option), Mechanical Engineering (Plant
- Option or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Registration with the relevant professional body is an added advantage.
- Training in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD software is an added advantage.
- Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience in machine installation, maintenance, and production support.
- Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment.
About the Company
BRIDGE TALENT MANAGEMENT publishes its vacancies in Kenya through Saplic. Profile created automatically.
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