Mechanical Engineer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.

You will work in a team-oriented environment that accelerates operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and installing all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Locating problems through close observation of machinery and staff practices.
• Performing careful inventory, stock checks and placing orders for required material and equipment.
• Collecting and analyzing data for written reports.
• Attending daily meetings and scheduling training workshops where required.
• Sourcing replacement parts and liaising with vendors.
• Controlling downtime by communicating with staff and implementing contingency measures.
• Ensuring all procedures and processes adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Dismantling machinery and removing/replacing defective parts.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
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• Determining changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments.
• Maintaining inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Training production workers on routine preventive maintenance.
• Providing mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Preparing maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand designs and schematics
• Over 5 years of experience as Mechanical Engineer in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
• Great mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Critical and logical thinking ability.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Medically fit.
• Ability to remain calm and act responsibly during emergencies.
• Willingness to work overtime if necessary.