Mechanical Technician Job at Komaza Kenya

Mechanical Technician Job at Komaza Kenya… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Komaza Kenya.

Descriptions;

Komaza is a distributed forestry company that partners with smallholder farmers in Kenya to plant trees for sale as sustainable wood products.

Responsibilities:

Machine Operation – The technician shall ensure the machines are operated safely and efficiently to meet the customer orders.
Machine Inspection -Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
Preventive Maintenance- Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
Safety – Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
Workplace Hazards – Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.
Environment – Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
Quality – Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.
Leadership – Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets. Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.
Continuous Improvement – Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in the production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.
WCM – Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM and the impact this has on the Key Performance Indicators in the production area (PQSCDMI); must understand the critical inter-relation between WCM and TPM. Problem Solving – Can identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
Decision Making – Makes and implements technical decisions which can impact the plan for the week.
Project Management – Achieve the project’s desired outcomes in line with agreed plans using appropriate project management tools and techniques to ensure the efficient use of technical, financial and human resources.
Business Awareness – Understanding the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company’s share.

What You Have

Diploma in Engineering relevant engineering disciplines (as graded by national standards): Mechanical or Instrumentation and Control
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or related field.
Required to support report writing, data analysis, problem-solving, mechanical calculations, leadership and coaching skills.
Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector. Preferably Sawmill.
Strong coaching and communication skills.