Key Responsibilities:
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Identify potential issues before they lead to equipment failure and develop strategies to minimize downtime.
Repairs
- Diagnosing faults, troubleshooting, and ensuring timely repairs of Factory machinery/ equipment with minimum downtime.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to diagnose problems accurately.
- Conduct repairs and replacements on faulty components, including motors, pumps, conveyors, and HVAC systems.
Safety Compliance
- Helps organize and plan, including seasonal prep work, calibration of mechanical requirements within operation unit maintenance of equipment, machines, and facilities.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations in the maintenance of equipment.
- Executing preventative maintenance schedule on field or facility equipment and machinery.
- Participation in EHS program implementation and ensure compliance to all safety requirements/ regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
Documentation and Reporting
- Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in the maintenance management system.
- Report any recurring issues to management and recommend improvements or upgrades.
Collaboration
- Work closely with operations and production teams to understand maintenance needs and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Assist in training and guiding less experienced technicians or apprentices.
Requirements
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related fields .
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Working knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., HVAC, electrical) are a plus.
