Mechanical Technician

Role Overview

As a Mechanical Technician in an industrial manufacturing facility, you will maintain and repair production equipment so machinery remains safe, reliable, and ready for use. Your day will include planned servicing, fault diagnosis, hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs, and urgent support when equipment interruptions affect production.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections, servicing, overhauls, and repairs on production machinery and mechanical assemblies.
• Investigate equipment faults and repair or replace worn components, including bearings, gears, shafts, and other moving parts.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, diagnosing leaks, pressure loss, and faults in pumps, hoses, cylinders, and control valves.
• Respond to production stoppages and mechanical blockages, helping operators with machine setup, changeovers, and adjustments.
• Monitor equipment condition, including unusual noise, vibration, or performance changes, and address signs of developing faults.
• Follow workplace safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, when inspecting or repairing machinery.
• Record maintenance work, parts used, and repair history, and alert the relevant team when spare parts need replenishing.
• Keep maintenance tools, test equipment, and work areas clean, organised, and serviceable.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least four years of practical mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a plastic products manufacturing plant is an advantage.
• Sound working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, pumps, valves, and mechanical power transmission.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to respond effectively to breakdowns under pressure.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining safe repair practices.
• Committed to occupational health and safety requirements and preventive maintenance.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a full-time, on-site position based on Mombasa Road, Kenya. The stated remuneration is KSh 35,000 per month, with an overtime allowance.