Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Vacancy Code: MEX01
Reporting line: Maintenance Manager
Duration: Full time
Duty Station: Tororo

Job Summary;
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining high availability and reliability and
Overall Equipment Efficiency of the equipment by ensuring that mechanical jobs are carried out
safely and within the maintenance SOPs.
Inspect and test mechanical equipment and systems, for defects and wear to ensure compliance
with specifications and operational limits. Ensure first level inspection is thoroughly carried out
and accurate feedback through Work Order System (SAP).
The scope includes:

1. Health & Safety Compliance.
2. Timely execution of maintenance mechanical programmes through paper work
   distribution.
3. Maintain proper housing keeping standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and safety compliance of all the safety rules in the working area.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards all the time in the area of operation.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive
  maintenance requirements on engines, motors pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and
  production machines following diagrams, sketched, operations manuals, manufacturers’
  instructions, and engineering specifications, that is, troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using
  rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels,
• plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance
  techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricate repairs parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Handling emergencies timely and restore plant operations to maintain operation
  efficiency.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to
  accomplish job results.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing
  information and trends.

Required Qualifications skills and attributes.
Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma or equivalent certification with good experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a busy process or heavy industry environment.
• Knowledge of PC and CMMS software (Computerized Maintenance Management
  System)
• English literacy
• Basic mechanical skills.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Familiarity with mobile tools and applications.
• Basic understanding of fabrication and technical drawings.

Profile & Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify and resolve problems in a timely
  manner.
• Team-player and good verbal communication skills.
• Be self-driven and able to work with minimum pressure.
• Reliable, tolerant & determined
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Result oriented

How to apply;
Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the
above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any),
present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees
plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 19th July 2025. (Email your
application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).

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