Vacancy title:
Mechanical Engineering Technician-Production Option

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Education, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Thika Technical Training Institute

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 6 2026

Duty Station:
Thika | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Thika Technical Training Institute is a Government Technical Training institute established under the Ministry of Education, State Department for Vocational and Technical Training via certificate number MOHEST/GC/1459/011A. It stands at 45 acres of land. Its history dates back to 1949 when it was started as a vocational training center for former World War ll servicemen which was then elevated to technical high school where primary graduates were admitted for secondary education with a technical bias.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineering Technician-Production Option will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and servicing workshop machines and equipment used for training. This includes ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of CNC machines, grinding machines, power saws, and fabrication equipment. The role also involves demonstrating competence in machining, fittings, welding, fabrication, and general manufacturing processes. Additionally, the technician will be expected to maintain workshop tools and equipment and adhere to workshop safety and occupational health practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Production option or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have practical skills in CNC machine operation and CAD/CAM.
• Demonstrated competence in machining, fittings, welding and fabrication and general manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in the operation, maintenance and servicing of workshop machines, grinding machines, power saws and fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of workshop safety and occupation health practices.
• Possesses practical skills in maintaining workshop tools, machines and equipment used for training.
• Proficiency in computer use and applications.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application

Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of National Identification Card, professional and academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials, should be Clearly addressed to: -

The Chief Principal.
Thika Technical Training Institute,
P. O. Box 91-01000.
Thika.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 6th November 2026.

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