Job Description

JobTitle: Workshop Technician – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Workshop Technician to join our Engineering & Maintenance Department at our clients Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant in Makueni Wote. As a Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for various workshop processes, including machining, precision fitting, welding & fabrication, overhaul, and repairs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Welding, repair, rebuilding, and fabrication of aluminum, cast-iron, stainless steel, and mild steel products.
• Sheet metal fabrication.
• Drawing and designing sheet metal and structural drawings.
• Interpreting engineering drawings.
• Handling workshop processes such as fabrication, precision fitting, machining, and pipe fitting.
• Operation, repair, and maintenance of welding machines, including TIG, MIG, ARC, gas welding and cutting sets, etc.
• Precise use of metal cutting machines like laser cutting, water jet, plasma cutting, and shearing machines.
• Operation of CNC welding and cutting machines.
• Surface preparation and coating of metals, including powder coating and zinc metalizing.
• Heat treatment of metals.
• Repair of molds, dies, jigs, formers, and fixtures.
• Planning and execution of work, including leading a team.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• Holder of a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (production option) from a reputable institution or final craft certificate with demonstrated experience in a busy workshop.
• Over 5 years of continuous and detailed experience in welding, including TIG, MIG, ARC, and gas welding, with a focus on aluminum, cast-iron, alloys, stainless steel, and other materials.
• Conversant with using hot work permits, JSA, and all applicable occupational health and safety procedures.
• Conversant with fire safety.
• Conversant with all advanced welding tools and methodologies.
• Conversant with all workshop processes.

Required Competencies:

• Must be organized and punctual.
• Well-presented and professional.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Great interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Indicators (Key Result Areas):

• Precision repair, fitting, and rebuilding of mechanical parts.
• Specialized welding, repair, rebuilding, and fabrication of aluminum, cast-iron, and stainless steel.
• Precision workshop processes in the usage and maintenance of workshop machines, including welding appliances.
• Precision interpretation of engineering drawings and designs.

If you have the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to the success of our clients Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.