Mechanical Technician

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of feed mill machinery (pellet mills, hammer mills, mixers, conveyors, elevators, extruders, etc.)
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and implement corrective actions promptly
• Replace worn or defective parts such as bearings, belts, chains, and seals

2. Preventive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance plans to reduce equipment breakdown
• Maintain maintenance logs and service records
• Ensure proper lubrication and servicing of all mechanical systems

3. Breakdown Management

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Diagnose root causes of failures and recommend long-term solutions
• Work closely with production team to restore operations efficiently

4. Installation & Commissioning

• Assist in installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
• Support equipment upgrades and modifications

5. Safety Compliance

• Adhere strictly to safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure safe handling of tools and machinery
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents

6. Spare Parts & Inventory

• Monitor usage of spare parts and report shortages
• Assist in maintaining inventory of critical mechanical components

7. Continuous Improvement

• Suggest improvements to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability
• Participate in maintenance planning and optimization initiatives

• OND / HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing (preferably animal feed or FMCG)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and rotating equipment
• Experience with feed mill machinery is an added advantage