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Mechanical Engineering Technician

Responsibilities or duties

Provide technical support during practical training.

Operate the conventional lathe machine, conventional milling machine and surface grinding machine.

Operate CNC lathe machine.

Operate CNC milling machine.

Provide support in installation, operation, servicing and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Provide support in area of specialty by repairing and maintaining institution’s mechanical work.

Maintaining workshop inventories by receiving, issuing tools and materials in the workshop and ensure sufficient materials are in the workshop.

Observe and ensure health and safety procedures are practiced and enforced and accidents reported.

Make requisition for consumables to ensure they are replenished in a timely manner and organized in a way that they are easily traced.

Prepare maintenance schedule for all the workshop equipment for approval by Head of department and maintain requisite records on servicing schedule on various equipment and machinery to ensure the schedule is adhered to.

Advice the section head on the budgeting requirement of the workshop to ensure that all the requirements of the workshop are budgeted for.

Segregate non- functional equipment and machinery to promote safety in the workshop.

Provide procurement specifications for workshop equipment to be purchased to ensure purchase of the correct equipment.

Report breakdown of machinery and equipment to the head of debarment to advice on replacement needs.

Supervise cleaning of the workshop to promote general cleanliness of the workshop and equipment.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the superiors

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) from a recognized Institution or any other related field.

Strong practical skills in Mechanical systems, tools and equipment.

Knowledge of Competency based education and training (CBET) .

Must have a valid Certificate of good conduct.

Experience needed

At least two years of experience preferably in a learning Institution.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

COUNTRY: Kenya

• Provide technical support during practical training.
• Operate the conventional lathe machine, conventional milling machine and surface grinding machine.
• Operate CNC lathe machine.
• Operate CNC milling machine.
• Provide support in installation, operation, servicing and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Provide support in area of specialty by repairing and maintaining institution’s mechanical work.
• Maintaining workshop inventories by receiving, issuing tools and materials in the workshop and ensure sufficient materials are in the workshop.
• Observe and ensure health and safety procedures are practiced and enforced and accidents reported.
• Make requisition for consumables to ensure they are replenished in a timely manner and organized in a way that they are easily traced.
• Prepare maintenance schedule for all the workshop equipment for approval by Head of department and maintain requisite records on servicing schedule on various equipment and machinery to ensure the schedule is adhered to.
• Advice the section head on the budgeting requirement of the workshop to ensure that all the requirements of the workshop are budgeted for.
• Segregate non- functional equipment and machinery to promote safety in the workshop.
• Provide procurement specifications for workshop equipment to be purchased to ensure purchase of the correct equipment.
• Report breakdown of machinery and equipment to the head of debarment to advice on replacement needs.
• Supervise cleaning of the workshop to promote general cleanliness of the workshop and equipment.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the superiors

• Strong practical skills in Mechanical systems, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of Competency based education and training (CBET) .

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) from a recognized Institution or any other related field.
• Must have a valid Certificate of good conduct.