Background

Mbeya Cement Company Limited, a member of Amsons Group, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Technician to be based at the Mbeya Plant under a permanent employment contract. The reporting line for the position is to the Team Leader.

Main Responsibilities

• Report on any necessary resource and time usage, job scope expansions, rework, or deferred maintenance.
• Conduct routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks, including vibration and temperature monitoring, on designated rotating equipment and accurately log all readings.
• Undertake the necessary maintenance and repair of static equipment, including valves, pipework, pressure vessels, and storage tanks.
• Apply sound engineering practices and ensure compliance with standards, tolerances, and fits for all tasks, both on-site and in contractor workshops.
• Conduct troubleshooting and preliminary Root Cause Analysis for equipment and machinery, identifying and formally reporting any emerging issues.
• Execute all planned mechanical activities while adhering to all required safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or extractive industry.

Technical/Behavioral Competencies Required

• Mechanical upgrading skills (Fitter, Welding, and Turning).
• Belt splicing technology (cold repair, cold and hot splicing, pulley lagging, and belt alignment).
• Bearing technology and lubrication.
• Hands-on experience with equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Report on any necessary resource and time usage, job scope expansions, rework, or deferred maintenance.
• Conduct routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks, including vibration and temperature monitoring, on designated rotating equipment and accurately log all readings.
• Undertake the necessary maintenance and repair of static equipment, including valves, pipework, pressure vessels, and storage tanks.
• Apply sound engineering practices and ensure compliance with standards, tolerances, and fits for all tasks, both on-site and in contractor workshops.
• Conduct troubleshooting and preliminary Root Cause Analysis for equipment and machinery, identifying and formally reporting any emerging issues.
• Execute all planned mechanical activities while adhering to all required safety standards.

• Mechanical upgrading skills (Fitter, Welding, and Turning).
• Belt splicing technology (cold repair, cold and hot splicing, pulley lagging, and belt alignment).
• Bearing technology and lubrication.
• Hands-on experience with equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or extractive industry.