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Tooling Technician At Burn

Burn

Power / Energy full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.About the role Burn is looking for a Tooling Technician who will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and manufacture of sheet metal stamping tools, jigs, and fixtures to support efficient production operations. The role plays a key part in minimizing downtime, improving tooling performance, and ensuring all tooling activities are carried out safely, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. Duties and Responsibilities Repair and maintain sheet metal stamping tools, jigs, and assembly fixtures. Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance Attend breakdowns, identify faults, and problem-solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production. Report breakdown of root causes, equipment faults, and management concerns. Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations. Identify spare requirements and maintain inventory levels.  Take ownership of a smaller, less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision. Manufacture new press tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production activity. Record all relevant data about tooling and record on the Tool Room database. Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures for tooling. Work within the 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain the workplace to a high standard. Skills and Experience Ability to operate mechanical workshop machines – Lathe, milling and surface grinder. Excellent hands-on skills in using hand tools and bench fitting. Strong understanding of machining processes and materials. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Sound knowledge of Sheet metal tools manufacturing process. Action-oriented Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues. Well organized. Works well in a team.