Mechanical Technician

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment across flour milling and packaging operations. The role involves executing preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and corrective repairs to minimize downtime, support continuous production, and ensure compliance with food safety, mechanical integrity and plant safety standards.

THE JOB

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment to minimize breakdowns, including lubrication, alignment, inspection and mechanical adjustments.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults, identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform mechanical repairs, overhauls and replacement of worn or damaged components as required.
• Support maintenance of milling, conveying and packing equipment including rollers, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, conveyors, baggers and associated systems.
• Collaborate with production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities during shutdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning and modification activities as required.
• Ensure all mechanical works comply with plant safety rules, lock out/tag out procedures and food safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs and spare parts usage

THE PERSON MUST

• Have good working knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, rotating equipment, power transmission components and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Show strong awareness of mechanical and machine safety requirements, including LOTO and safe work practices.
• Understand and comply with food safety and hygiene standards applicable to flour milling operations.
• Be well organized, detail oriented and capable of managing multiple maintenance tasks in a production driven environment.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with other teams.

QUALIFICATION

- 5 O'Level credits, including Mathematics and English.
- NABTEB / City & Guilds (C&G) Technical in Electrical or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 2 years' experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or related industrial environment.