Mechanical Fitters
2026-06-17T11:08:27+00:00
Kipchimchim Group of Companies
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Business Management and Administration
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering
2026-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Overview
Mechanical Fitters will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment used in tea/sugar mills, including crushers, conveyors, boilers, and turbines. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, knowledge of tea/sugar mill machinery, and the ability to work in an industrial environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize the use of machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and machine manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations and standards, that required PPEs and task specific safety gear is worn at all times and that equipment are inspected for sound condition before use.
- Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and production teams for efficient plant operations.
- Generate and maintain records of repairs, maintenance, and parts inventory performance and recommend improvements for planning and resource allocation purposes.
- Install, assemble, re-assemble, dismantle, inspect, refurbish and align new machinery, mechanical components and production equipment according to drawings and specifications.
- Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to ensure smooth and continuous mill operation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures in production equipment reducing downtime.
- Perform preventive and corrective repairs of mills, equipment and machinery.
- Repair and replace defective machine parts, such as gears, bearings, conveyors, mills, turbines, compressors, shafts and other factory machinery.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and performing quick repairs.
- Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in sugar processing
- Use hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment for assembly and installations
- Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed
- Inspect mechanical systems, perform lubrication, alignment and balancing of mechanical equipment and identify wear, damage or safety issues to be addressed.
- Perform basic fabrication work including cutting, drilling, grinding and welding support activities including equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in production and reduce downtime.
- Participate in annual factory shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
- Follow Factory safety procedures, use of appropriate PPEs and report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, tools and equipment and ensure proper storage and handling of spare parts and maintenance tools.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Test in Mechanical Fitting, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–5 years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in a sugar factory, food processing plant, or heavy industry.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong coordination and follow-up ability
- Time management and multitasking
- Team player with a proactive attitude
- Maintain and optimize the use of machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and machine manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations and standards, that required PPEs and task specific safety gear is worn at all times and that equipment are inspected for sound condition before use.
- Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and production teams for efficient plant operations.
- Generate and maintain records of repairs, maintenance, and parts inventory performance and recommend improvements for planning and resource allocation purposes.
- Install, assemble, re-assemble, dismantle, inspect, refurbish and align new machinery, mechanical components and production equipment according to drawings and specifications.
- Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to ensure smooth and continuous mill operation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures in production equipment reducing downtime.
- Perform preventive and corrective repairs of mills, equipment and machinery.
- Repair and replace defective machine parts, such as gears, bearings, conveyors, mills, turbines, compressors, shafts and other factory machinery.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and performing quick repairs.
- Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in sugar processing
- Use hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment for assembly and installations
- Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed
- Inspect mechanical systems, perform lubrication, alignment and balancing of mechanical equipment and identify wear, damage or safety issues to be addressed.
- Perform basic fabrication work including cutting, drilling, grinding and welding support activities including equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in production and reduce downtime.
- Participate in annual factory shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
- Follow Factory safety procedures, use of appropriate PPEs and report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, tools and equipment and ensure proper storage and handling of spare parts and maintenance tools.
- Strong technical skills
- Knowledge of tea/sugar mill machinery
- Ability to work in an industrial environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and machine manuals
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, and hydraulic systems
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Strong coordination and follow-up ability
- Time management and multitasking
- Team player with a proactive attitude
- Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Test in Mechanical Fitting, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–5 years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in a sugar factory, food processing plant, or heavy industry.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
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Vacancy title:
Mechanical Fitters
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Kipchimchim Group of Companies
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 30 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
Mechanical Fitters will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment used in tea/sugar mills, including crushers, conveyors, boilers, and turbines. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, knowledge of tea/sugar mill machinery, and the ability to work in an industrial environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize the use of machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and machine manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations and standards, that required PPEs and task specific safety gear is worn at all times and that equipment are inspected for sound condition before use.
- Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and production teams for efficient plant operations.
- Generate and maintain records of repairs, maintenance, and parts inventory performance and recommend improvements for planning and resource allocation purposes.
- Install, assemble, re-assemble, dismantle, inspect, refurbish and align new machinery, mechanical components and production equipment according to drawings and specifications.
- Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to ensure smooth and continuous mill operation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures in production equipment reducing downtime.
- Perform preventive and corrective repairs of mills, equipment and machinery.
- Repair and replace defective machine parts, such as gears, bearings, conveyors, mills, turbines, compressors, shafts and other factory machinery.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and performing quick repairs.
- Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in sugar processing
- Use hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment for assembly and installations
- Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed
- Inspect mechanical systems, perform lubrication, alignment and balancing of mechanical equipment and identify wear, damage or safety issues to be addressed.
- Perform basic fabrication work including cutting, drilling, grinding and welding support activities including equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in production and reduce downtime.
- Participate in annual factory shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
- Follow Factory safety procedures, use of appropriate PPEs and report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, tools and equipment and ensure proper storage and handling of spare parts and maintenance tools.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Test in Mechanical Fitting, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–5 years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in a sugar factory, food processing plant, or heavy industry.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong coordination and follow-up ability
- Time management and multitasking
- Team player with a proactive attitude
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
Method of Application
Each application should be accompanied with an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Application letter and supporting documents should be attached as ONE PDF file.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications to be submitted ONLINE not later than 30th June, 2026.
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