We are Africa’s premier Agribusiness company solving problems in agriculture and ensuring food availability through efficient farming and food production methods, thereby raising agribusiness models.
Primary Purpose of the Role
Employees at this level will perform a full range of duties as assigned including performing skilled maintenance, repair, and installation activities independently
Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit
Job Description
Performs preventive maintenance & makes repairs on equipment according to instructions such as replacing belts on motors, changing filters, bearings, etc
Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically powered equipment and appliances as per instruction in equipment service manuals
Perform condition-based maintenance on equipment and correct any abnormality during this maintenance
Perform main machine repairs, modifications, or improvement work such as hydraulic systems repair and periodic flashing, periodic repair and inspection of electric units, portable electrical equipment repair & inspection, repair of gearboxes, replacement of bearings etc
Academic qualifications
First Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering.
Professional qualifications: Professional qualification in related field is an added advantage
Work experience:
Should have worked as an Engineering Technician, Process Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer for at least 5 years in a busy FMCG.
Process and maintenance experience on Injection and Extrusion moulding machines.
Skills:
In-depth proven practical knowledge and experience in areas of maintenance
Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem-solving
Ability troubleshooting skills
Ability to participate in failure investigation and root cause analysis and close out corrective actions