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Sawdoctor
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Mavimba, Kilombero District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
The overall objective of the Sawdoctor (SD) is to provide KVTC with optimum yield, quality, value, and productivity of the Saw filing and Blade Sharpening workshop. The SD will be responsible for the overall performance of the Sawshop and staff under his/her supervision. The SD must aim at maximizing operational availability of all KVTC’s cutting tools, which includes bandsaw blades, circular sawblades, profile cutters, and planer blades. The SD must also evaluate all processing operations on a continuous basis to improve the quality of service rendered by the department.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the Sawshop at KVTC by:
Preparing and supplying saw blades and cutting tools to the Sawmill, including:
Swaging and setting of teeth
Sharpening and setting of teeth, side grinding where required
Tensioning and levelling of blades
Repairs and welding of blades where required
Re-tipping of carbide blades
Training:
Train an incumbent to Sawdoctor level
Train saw shop employees to saw filer status
Train machine operators to set up blades and cutting tools on their respective equipment
Advise and support management with necessary information for informed decision-making
Maintenance:
Maintain Sawshop tools
Maintain Sawshop equipment
Ensure Sawshop equipment availability is at least 95%
Purchasing and Stock Control:
Ensure agreed stock levels of cutting equipment and consumables are maintained
Submit requests for orders to the Project Manager (PM) timeously
Ensure the best blades are bought at the best price
Liaise with suppliers
Stay within the allocated budget
Health and Safety:
Abide by the Health and Safety rules of the company
Actively and demonstrably practice a high level of safety standards in the Sawshop
Qualifications and Experience
Trade Certificates in Saw Filing, Saw Doctoring, Cutting Tool Maintenance
A Boiler Making qualification may be beneficial
Fluency in Kiswahili and English
At least 10 years’ experience in a similar or related role
How to Apply
Applicants should email their CV, copies of certificates, and application letter not later than Friday, 20th June 2025 to: hr@kvtc-tz.com Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Mavimba, Kilombero District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
The overall objective of the Sawdoctor (SD) is to provide KVTC with optimum yield, quality, value, and productivity of the Saw filing and Blade Sharpening workshop. The SD will be responsible for the overall performance of the Sawshop and staff under his/her supervision. The SD must aim at maximizing operational availability of all KVTC’s cutting tools, which includes bandsaw blades, circular sawblades, profile cutters, and planer blades. The SD must also evaluate all processing operations on a continuous basis to improve the quality of service rendered by the department.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the Sawshop at KVTC by:
Preparing and supplying saw blades and cutting tools to the Sawmill, including:
Swaging and setting of teeth
Sharpening and setting of teeth, side grinding where required
Tensioning and levelling of blades
Repairs and welding of blades where required
Re-tipping of carbide blades
Training:
Train an incumbent to Sawdoctor level
Train saw shop employees to saw filer status
Train machine operators to set up blades and cutting tools on their respective equipment
Advise and support management with necessary information for informed decision-making
Maintenance:
Maintain Sawshop tools
Maintain Sawshop equipment
Ensure Sawshop equipment availability is at least 95%
Purchasing and Stock Control:
Ensure agreed stock levels of cutting equipment and consumables are maintained
Submit requests for orders to the Project Manager (PM) timeously
Ensure the best blades are bought at the best price
Liaise with suppliers
Stay within the allocated budget
Health and Safety:
Abide by the Health and Safety rules of the company
Actively and demonstrably practice a high level of safety standards in the Sawshop
Qualifications and Experience
Trade Certificates in Saw Filing, Saw Doctoring, Cutting Tool Maintenance
A Boiler Making qualification may be beneficial
Fluency in Kiswahili and English
At least 10 years’ experience in a similar or related role
How to Apply
Applicants should email their CV, copies of certificates, and application letter not later than Friday, 20th June 2025 to: hr@kvtc-tz.com Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews.