Artisan Mechanical (Panel Beating, Spray Painting And Upholstery) III

Company Details
Industry: Government Administration
Description: Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital… Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County. , Machakos County borders Nairobi and Kiambu counties to the West, Embu to the North, Kitui to the East, Makueni to the South, Kajiado to the South West, and Murang’a and Kirinyaga to the North West. Machakos County stretches from latitudes 0º 45’ South to 1º 31’ South and longitudes 36° 45’ East to 37° 45’ East. The county has an altitude of 1000 – 1600 meters above sea level. Our City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and has done so since 1932. The two major components to this system of government are the City Council; and a City Manager. The City Council is the legislative body, establishing City policies, while the City Manager is the administrator, designated to carry out the directives of the Council. Our City’s City Council consists of a Mayor elected at large and six Council Members elected by district. The Mayor and Council Members serve 4 year terms. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Machakos County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Engineering
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre, An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of designated supervisor

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Panel Beating

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  •     Inspecting vehicles, plant and equipment to assess the extent of damage to body panels, frames and structural components;
  •      Preparing damage repair estimates for vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Dismantling, straightening reshaping, repairing and assembling of body panels using the prevailing standards and guidelines;       '
  • Restoring vehicle frame to factory specifications and ensure structural integrity and safety;
  • Filling and smoothening imperfections with body filler to achieve a level surface;
  • Adhering to safety protocols in the provision of forging works:
  • Keeping records and inventory pertaining to panel beating works and equipment: and
  • Complying with environmental regulations

Spray painting

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Taking part in preparing surfaces for painting using various techniques;
  •  Taking part in repairing paint work defects to meet quality standards:
  •  Adhering to safety protocols in the provision of spray painting works;
  • Taking part in maintaining of spray-painting equipment and mechanics; and
  • Maintaining cleanliness in working area and proper disposal of workshop waste.

Upholstery
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  •  Taking part in selecting of suitable fabrics, vinyl, leather or other materials for upholstery works;
  •  Taking part in maintaining upholstery equipment and machines:
  •  Taking part in repairing upholstery panel and cushion covers;
  • Adhering to safety protocols in the provision of upholstery works;
  • Keeping cleanliness in working area and proper disposal of workshop waste: and
  •  Taking      part    in    collecting data     on    records,  information       and inventory pertaining to spray painting works.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Government National Trade Test II in any of the following options: spray and painting, panel beater, upholstery from a recognized institution; and
  •  Proficiency in computer applications.
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