One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.

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Tupande Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Fixed-Term)

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the operational efficiency of the macadamia processing facility through effective maintenance of machinery and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Appointed as food safety team member

• Participate in food safety management system (FSMS) meetings.
• Participate in food safety audits.
• Training of the production staff/workers on food safety-related attributes such as ensuring food safety during machine repairs, maintenance amongst others
• Ensuring proper documentation as outlined under FSMS and production operational procedures.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement of the factory processes and systems

Routine Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on machinery, including boiler, conveyors, dryers, cracking and packing machines etc.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine facility maintenance tasks, including painting, plumbing, and concrete works.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Assist in the installation of new machinery and upgrades to existing systems as directed by the technical supervisor.
• Utilize mechanical skills, including welding and fabrication, to perform necessary repairs and modifications.
• Provide basic electrical support as directed by the technical lead.

Safety Compliance

• Ensure that all undertaken maintenance activities comply with the set food safety, OSH and other operational standards.
• Participate in food safety, OSH and technical training programs.

Record Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance work performed. Report to the Technical Supervisor on progress, challenges, and material needs.

Spare Parts Management

• Ensure the efficient and responsible management of provided spare parts and tools. Closely monitor spares usage, and promptly report any requirements to facilitate timely procurement and prevent delays in production/maintenance tasks.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Skills:

• Proficient in mechanical repairs, welding, and fabrication.
• MUST be proficient in TIG welding
• Holds at least a certificate in mechanical engineering or welding and fabrication.

• Participate in food safety management system (FSMS) meetings.
• Participate in food safety audits.
• Training of the production staff/workers on food safety-related attributes such as ensuring food safety during machine repairs, maintenance amongst others
• Ensuring proper documentation as outlined under FSMS and production operational procedures.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement of the factory processes and systems
• Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on machinery, including boiler, conveyors, dryers, cracking and packing machines etc.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine facility maintenance tasks, including painting, plumbing, and concrete works.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery and upgrades to existing systems as directed by the technical supervisor.
• Utilize mechanical skills, including welding and fabrication, to perform necessary repairs and modifications.
• Provide basic electrical support as directed by the technical lead.
• Ensure that all undertaken maintenance activities comply with the set food safety, OSH and other operational standards.
• Participate in food safety, OSH and technical training programs.
• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance work performed. Report to the Technical Supervisor on progress, challenges, and material needs.
• Ensure the efficient and responsible management of provided spare parts and tools. Closely monitor spares usage, and promptly report any requirements to facilitate timely procurement and prevent delays in production/maintenance tasks.

• Proficient in mechanical repairs, welding, and fabrication.
• MUST be proficient in TIG welding
• Holds at least a certificate in mechanical engineering or welding and fabrication.

• Proficient in mechanical repairs, welding, and fabrication.
• MUST be proficient in TIG welding
• Holds at least a certificate in mechanical engineering or welding and fabrication.