The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Grou...

Key Responsibilities

Bearing Assembly & Roll Preparation

• Assemble and disassemble work rolls, backup rolls, chocks and bearing assemblies in accordance with approved procedures and production requirements.
• Install, align and prepare bearing assemblies and rolls for rolling mill operations.
• Operate approved equipment used for bearing mounting, dismounting and roll preparation activities.
• Perform shot blasting and preparation of rolls in accordance with established work instructions.

Inspection, Maintenance & Equipment Care

• Inspect bearings, chocks, seals and associated components and identify wear, damage or abnormalities requiring attention.
• Clean, lubricate and replace worn or defective components in accordance with maintenance requirements.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report abnormalities requiring technical intervention.
• Support maintenance activities aimed at improving equipment reliability and performance.

Quality & Process Compliance

• Verify assembled components against approved specifications, tolerances and quality requirements.
• Use measuring instruments to confirm alignment, fitment and component condition.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance and equipment history records.
• Identify and report non-conforming components and quality deviations.

Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance

• Comply with HSEQ requirements, safe work procedures and LOTOTO requirements.
• Use prescribed PPE and approved lifting, handling and workshop practices.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in line with 6S requirements.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and bearing history records.
• Communicate equipment condition, abnormal findings and maintenance requirements to the Mechanical Technician.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Roll Shop teams to support operational requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and maintenance improvement initiatives.
• Contribute ideas aimed at improving equipment reliability, quality and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of approved improvement actions.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade I Trade Test in Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Certificate or an equivalent technical qualification.

Added Advantage

• Hands-on experience in rolling mill operations.
• Training in bearing assembly, precision measurements or mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of 6S and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Experience working with hydraulic presses and bearing installation equipment.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years' relevant maintenance experience.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in bearing assembly, roll preparation, mechanical fitting or related maintenance activities.
• Experience in a manufacturing, steel processing or heavy industrial environment.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Bearing assembly, roll preparation and mechanical fitting skills.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and interpret technical drawings.
• Inspection, lubrication and replacement of mechanical components.
• Knowledge of hydraulic presses, bearing installation and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to identify equipment abnormalities and escalate technical concerns appropriately.

Safety Competencies

• Knowledge of HSEQ requirements, LOTOTO and safe maintenance practices.
• Safe use of workshop tools, lifting equipment and measuring instruments.
• Awareness of 6S workplace standards and hazard reporting requirements.

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Accountability, reliability and strong safety awareness.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Computer Literacy

• Basic computer skills.

• Assemble and disassemble work rolls, backup rolls, chocks and bearing assemblies in accordance with approved procedures and production requirements.
• Install, align and prepare bearing assemblies and rolls for rolling mill operations.
• Operate approved equipment used for bearing mounting, dismounting and roll preparation activities.
• Perform shot blasting and preparation of rolls in accordance with established work instructions.
• Inspect bearings, chocks, seals and associated components and identify wear, damage or abnormalities requiring attention.
• Clean, lubricate and replace worn or defective components in accordance with maintenance requirements.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report abnormalities requiring technical intervention.
• Support maintenance activities aimed at improving equipment reliability and performance.
• Verify assembled components against approved specifications, tolerances and quality requirements.
• Use measuring instruments to confirm alignment, fitment and component condition.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance and equipment history records.
• Identify and report non-conforming components and quality deviations.
• Comply with HSEQ requirements, safe work procedures and LOTOTO requirements.
• Use prescribed PPE and approved lifting, handling and workshop practices.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in line with 6S requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and bearing history records.
• Communicate equipment condition, abnormal findings and maintenance requirements to the Mechanical Technician.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Roll Shop teams to support operational requirements.
• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and maintenance improvement initiatives.
• Contribute ideas aimed at improving equipment reliability, quality and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of approved improvement actions.

• Bearing assembly
• Roll preparation
• Mechanical fitting
• Precision measuring instruments
• Technical drawings interpretation
• Inspection
• Lubrication
• Mechanical component replacement
• Hydraulic presses knowledge
• Bearing installation techniques
• Maintenance techniques
• Equipment abnormality identification
• HSEQ requirements knowledge
• LOTOTO knowledge
• Safe maintenance practices
• Workshop tools usage
• Lifting equipment usage
• 6S workplace standards awareness
• Hazard reporting
• Attention to detail
• Quality workmanship commitment
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Safety awareness
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills

• Grade I Trade Test in Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Certificate or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Hands-on experience in rolling mill operations (Added Advantage).
• Training in bearing assembly, precision measurements or mechanical maintenance (Added Advantage).
• Knowledge of 6S and Autonomous Maintenance (Added Advantage).
• Experience working with hydraulic presses and bearing installation equipment (Added Advantage).