2+ years’ relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer/Maintenance Engineer/or a Production Engineer in a busy plastics manufacturing company
- Minimum Qualification :Diploma
- Experience Level :Entry level
- Experience Length :2 years
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: Basic of ksh 20k +Overtimes. The salary will be reviewed upwards if the Employee is very conversant with the production line.
Summary
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 2 Plus years’ relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer/Maintenance Engineer/or a Production Engineer in a busy plastics manufacturing company
• Experience in the production process and supervising a team
• Good knowledge of injection and blow machines
• MUST have experience from a plastics company
• Technical knowledge and experience in machine maintenance
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Experience managing a team
Responsibilities
• To plan for routine maintenance of company’s production machines
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair or replace all components of Injection Molding machines, Blow Molding Machinery and equipment.
• To maintain all equipment, hydraulics, mechanical, piping, pumps, and pneumatic s in the Molding Department.
• Good experience in production process and supervising a team
• Planning work schedule for maintenance technicians and machine operators
• To improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts and material, and equipment access.
• Planning and scheduling work to maintain the designed reliability of equipment
• Ensure extended life expectancy of equipment therefore aiding in the total reduction of maintenance cost and increased output of product
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordination of all plannable maintenance work performed within the company.
• Working closely with the maintenance manager and maintenance technicians to ensure the machines are well maintained
• Maintenance of records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance-related matters.
• Coordinating with the purchasing department for maintenance budget
• Loading and Offloading of raw materials and End products
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
