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Plant Mechanic

Oriental Mills Ltd

full time Nairobi Posted 18 hours ago

The Plant Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and installing various mechanical systems and equipment within the factory to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. The role involves conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing mechanical faults, replacing worn or defective components, and ensuring all machinery operates safely and reliably while minimizing downtime.

Inspecting machines regularly and ensure proper functioning of machines and systems.

Diagnosis and fixing malfunctioning equipment

Installing new equipment's or systems in the factory

Perform light lathe work, including machining, turning, drilling, threading, and fabrication

Ensuring work complies with safety standards and regulations

Documenting maintenance works, repairs and inspections

Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.

Replace defective parts and ensure proper functioning of equipment.

Sound knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge in OSH is an added advantage Basic electrical knowledge