Workshop Assistant - Cooker and Canister Workshop

About the role

Stratostaff East Africa is hiring a Workshop Assistant for its Cooker and Canister Workshop in Nairobi. The assistant diagnoses faults, repairs and refurnishes cooker and canister components, assembles full units and carries out quality checks so that repaired products meet performance and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and refurbish canisters and cooker parts following standard procedures and using standard tools.
• Assemble full cooker units and perform quality checks before packaging.
• Document QC results accurately in line with SOPs and share feedback on tools, equipment and processes.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, tool organisation and adherence to 6S manufacturing principles.
• Assist in keeping accurate inventory records of spare parts, components and consumables.
• Follow safety guidelines and carry out any other work assigned by the supervisor or team leader.

Required profile

• High School Certificate or its equivalent; a technical certificate or diploma is an added advantage.
• Ability to use power tools such as drills, grinders and a rivet gun, and a compressor.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and safety protocols, and to work in a dynamic, technological environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.