Engineering · Not stated
Recruitment agency · Q-SourcingMechanical Technician
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
Q-Sourcing Servtec is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to work in Kisii, Kenya. This role involves maintaining machinery to reduce downtime and suits candidates with mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing maintenance.
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What you will do
- Update preventive maintenance checklists and analyse machine running hours, greasing, oil levels, temperatures, foundation bolt firmness, cleanliness, and safety.
- Respond promptly to breakdown notifications and check for abnormal sounds, temperature, or vibration in machines.
- Ensure maintenance schedules are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.
- Track equipment, tools, and spare parts inventory and escalate reordering needs.
- Follow and update equipment preventive maintenance schedules.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safe working conditions for tools and equipment.
- Modify machines after installation to improve performance.
- Carry out welding and fabrication to fix leakages during installation of machines or pipelines.
- Prepare daily reports on machine conditions, performance, breakdowns, repairs, and pending work.
- Prepare shift handover reports.
- Analyse machine running hours.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
- Experience in production and ability to follow work instructions.
- Ability to weld with good finish and basic innovativeness.
- Mechanical and safety knowledge.
- Fluent in Swahili and English with strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and attention to detail.
- Team player.
How to apply
Applicants should apply through the employer's official application link. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The employer has not published a closing date.