Factory Technician at - Nairobi, Kenya - Eastern Produce Kenya

Description

Eastern Produce has agricultural and horticultural operations in Kenya, Malawi and South Africa and is part of Camellia Plc group company.

Producing a unique range of quality products from East and Southern Africa that meet legal, regulatory and customer requirements, we operate on the principle that diligent management of social and environmental welfare is paramount to the sustainable future of our operations.

THE MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
To conduct a daily and weekly check of the factory machinery as per the procedure.

Supervise daily the safety checks of the boilers at the beginning of every shift and weekly maintenance of the boiler/water wide as per the company procedures.

Estate maintenance by allocating tasks to artisans for Estate building and machinery maintenance

To weekly check all transport and estate equipment together with another member of management check as per the laid down procedures.

Conduct weekly checks of the factory measuring equipment as per the procedure.
Try to improve factory machinery to enhance productivity and product quality with the Factory Management and General Manager Engineering
Daily allocation of work to the personnel under your control ensuring work allocated is completed on time and to the high standard required by the Company
Daily checks of the Factory Workshop and Tool Store to ensure its kept neat and clean.

Monthly check the tools in the Tools Store and notify the Factory Manager of any broken tools that need replacement.

Ensure that there are adequate tools and equipment available for the work required and that the tools are maintained in good serviceable order
Assist the Factory Manager in the preparation of cost estimates for maintenance work or machinery repair.
Ensure that all spare parts and materials ordered are used where intended and that no unnecessary spare parts and materials are ordered
Ensure artisans use the required Personal Protection Equipment
Prepare a monthly report on the Factory and Estate machinery

Employee specifications and Experience

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 5 years' experience in the maintenance of factory machinery, estate buildings and equipment
2 years' experience in budget preparation, monitoring and control of all expenditure
Detailed knowledge of all related administration procedures and reports, factory administration and wages