Mechanical Technician at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description
The Mechanical Technician is charged with maintaining, diagnosing & repairs of manufacturing equipment & installations. These include among others: diesel engines, transmissions, pumps, conveyor systems, and compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mobile / overhead cranes, gearboxes, generators, chemical metering systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, rims, tires and wheels, forklifts, A/C systems and a variety of other equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

•     Safe, efficient & effective management of manufacturing lines/equipment
•     Preventive/Predictive maintenance procedures on manufacturing equipment
•     Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance
•     Basic troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
•     Installation and/or replacement of new or reconditioned repair parts
•     Testing equipment for optimal functionalities/operations
•     Fabrication or modification of mechanical components/industrial machinery or equipment
•     Preparation of parts sketches/work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by accredited vendors
•     Estimate cost factors, including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing and installation
•     Supervise and train team members'
•     Total customer service

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies

•     Good oral & written communication
•     Ability to read & analyse technical data, designs or specifications with particular reference to mechanical systems/installations used in manufacturing organisations
•     Basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems
•     Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / drawings/prints
•     Ability to operate lifting devices
•     Must be a good team player

Course/Qualification

•     Technical School certificate / National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant Experience

•     Minimum of 3 Years post qualification hands-on experience in related manufacturing organisations.

Requirements:

•     Sex: Male.
•     Required Age: 25 - 30 Years.