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.