Maintenance Technician job at Kakira Sugar Limited | Apply Now

Education: University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Experience, Skills, and Competences

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in FMCG operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and process technology.

• Understanding of bottling processes including blowmoulder, filler, capper, labeller, and packer machines, as well as packaging and utility operations.

• Familiarity with mechanical equipment functions, configuration, calibration, testing, and fault finding.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, schematic diagrams, and engineering specifications.

• Knowledge of mechanical design and equipment sizing.

• Strong troubleshooting skills.

• Proficient communication skills, both written and oral.

• Thorough understanding of safe working systems and permit to work systems.

• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing standards.

• Awareness of Quality and Food Safety systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Capable of multitasking and managing various activities simultaneously.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Physical demands include standing, sitting, walking, manual dexterity, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and lifting up to 50kg.

• Work may involve exposure to moving machinery, temperature changes, humidity, dust, fumes, and gases.

• Flexible approach to working hours may be required to meet production demands and deadlines. Shift work may be necessary.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support daily operations.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to interact effectively with team members and management. Effective communication using speech, vision, and hearing is required.