Mechanical Technician – Production

About the role

The Mechanical Technician – Production will ensure that all production machinery and mechanical equipment operate reliably and efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Replace worn or damaged components such as bearings, belts, gears, shafts, chains, seals and couplings.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication and mechanical drive systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair equipment while adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment runs at maximum efficiency and assisting with changeovers and machine setups.
• Assist in the installation, alignment, commissioning and testing of new machinery.
• Identify recurring failures and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM and 5S.
• Monitor spare‑parts usage, manage inventory and maintain tools and maintenance equipment.
• Complete maintenance reports, service records and documentation, and follow LOTO procedures.

Required profile

• Entry‑level candidates with at least 24 months of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work in a production environment and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Commitment to follow health, safety and environmental policies, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Required skills

• Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance techniques
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication system knowledge
• Mechanical drive system troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S methodologies

What we offer

• Monthly salary between KES 15,000 and KES 30,000.
• Full‑time permanent position in a manufacturing environment.