Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible to ensures mechanical systems and equipment operate safely and reliably by performing inspections, repairs, and maintenance, helping prevent breakdowns and support organizational productivity

Specific Duties and Responsibilities.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, seals, piping, belts, and valves.
• Inspect and diagnose faults in rotating and static mechanical equipment using visual checks and hand tools.
• Dismantle, repair, reassemble, and test mechanical components as per technical drawings and procedures.
• Lubricate machinery, align shafts and couplings, replace worn parts, and conduct mechanical adjustments.
• Use manual and powered tools safely and correctly (e.g., torque wrenches, grinders, welding tools, hydraulic pullers).
• Record completed work in logs or maintenance systems with clear notes on root cause and actions taken.
• Assist in plant shutdown/startup activities and planned overhauls by preparing and restoring mechanical equipment.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hot work permit procedures while performing mechanical jobs.
• Ensure all tasks are being performed correctly.
• Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
• Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications And Experience.

• Basic Technician Certificate or Trade Test Grade I/II in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• 1-2 years in practical experience in maintenance work in a sugar manufacturing facilty.
• Literacy and numeracy knowledge
• Knowledge of Machine maintenance and repair
• Safety procedures
• Pumps and the operation there-of
• High pressure vessel maintenance & Statutory
• Basic Electrical and Instrumentation
• Computer literacy
• Fluent in speaking/reading/writing in English
• Troubleshooting skills
• Co-ordination and communication skills
• Repair and overhaul of all Mechanical equipment

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, seals, piping, belts, and valves.
• Inspect and diagnose faults in rotating and static mechanical equipment using visual checks and hand tools.
• Dismantle, repair, reassemble, and test mechanical components as per technical drawings and procedures.
• Lubricate machinery, align shafts and couplings, replace worn parts, and conduct mechanical adjustments.
• Use manual and powered tools safely and correctly (e.g., torque wrenches, grinders, welding tools, hydraulic pullers).
• Record completed work in logs or maintenance systems with clear notes on root cause and actions taken.
• Assist in plant shutdown/startup activities and planned overhauls by preparing and restoring mechanical equipment.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hot work permit procedures while performing mechanical jobs.
• Ensure all tasks are being performed correctly.
• Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
• Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Communication skills
• Literacy and numeracy knowledge
• Knowledge of Machine maintenance and repair
• Safety procedures
• Pumps and the operation there-of
• High pressure vessel maintenance & Statutory
• Basic Electrical and Instrumentation
• Computer literacy
• Fluent in speaking/reading/writing in English
• Troubleshooting skills
• Co-ordination and communication skills
• Repair and overhaul of all Mechanical equipment

• Basic Technician Certificate or Trade Test Grade I/II in a relevant field from a recognized institution.