Mechanic & Electrical Lead (Maintenance Lead) - Mtwara

The Mechanic & Electrical Lead is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical and electrical equipment within the cashew processing facility.

Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Technical Operations

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Maintain and repair all mechanical and electrical equipment in the factory including processing machines, conveyors, boilers, compressors, and electrical systems.

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Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.

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Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to the maintenance schedule.

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Ensure machinery is running safely and efficiently to minimize production downtime.

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Supervise installation and commissioning of new machinery.

2. Team Leadership

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Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team (5 staff).

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Assign tasks and monitor performance of technicians.

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Train team members on maintenance procedures and safety practices.

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Ensure team accountability for maintenance quality and response times

3. Production Support

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Work closely with the Production Manager to plan maintenance activities around production schedules.

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Respond quickly to machine breakdowns during production.

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Provide technical input to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

4. Maintenance Planning & Documentation

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Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule.

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Keep records of maintenance work, spare parts usage, and equipment performance.

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Monitor and control maintenance costs and spare parts inventory.

5. Safety & Compliance

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Ensure all maintenance work follows factory safety procedures.

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Maintain electrical and mechanical systems in compliance with safety regulations.

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Support implementation of occupational health and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

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Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics .

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Minimum of 5 years experience in industrial maintenance.

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Experience in food processing, agriculture processing, or manufacturing preferred.

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At least 2 years experience supervising a maintenance team.
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

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PLC or machine control knowledge (advantage)

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Leadership and team management

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Maintenance planning