ABOUT THE COMPANY
Spin-Knit Limited is the leading Textile manufacturer in Kenya with manufacturing facilities of 100% Acrylic Hand Knitting yarn, Machine Knitting Yarn, Knitwear, Maasai Shuka, Kikoys, Baby Shawls & Blankets. Market leaders, enabling our customers to get more value for money with the quality consistency of our various products under the brand name robin. We have a committed team of over 750 employees working together for continual growth of the organization. Spin-Knit has played a vital role in industrial growth and development of Kenya since last 35 years. Apart from textile, SVG group is well known for its different reputed diversified manufacturing concerns throughout East and Southern Africa in Plastics, Paper, Flowers, Sugar, Properties etc.
We are committed and perpetually striving to create 10% value adding ratio, using lean business transformation by spearheading, involving and aligning all stakeholders and an enabling environment suitable for achieving Industry’s common goal, Mission, and vision.
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician at our factory in Nakuru with willing to be trained and mentored to the position of a maintenance technician.
Reports to
HOD-Maintenance
Qualifications
National Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or a Graded Artisan from a recognized institution
Candidates with Mechatronics background/education will be preferred
Ability & willingness to be taken through a practical on the job training in troubleshooting, repair and servicing machines.
Basic computer Knowledge
Ability to be trained to work independently and groomed for future leadership roles.
The candidate will be trained on how to manage, plan, and prioritize workload in order to meet required deadlines
1)Helping the HOD in preparing the Maintenance Plan and effective implementation
2) To do the trouble shootings with targeted MTTR and accuracy of the work done without repetition of the same issue. Tracking of MTBF, MTTR, and OEE for all the equipment
3) To do the root cause analysis for all failures with the Electrical and maintenance team and ensure that the permanent countermeasure has been taken in case of any mechanical or Quality issues
4) Implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety & reliability of all equipment
5) Discussing and solving complex problems together with the maintenance team, Electrical, Workshop and respective Production team
6) To manage and support various cost-saving and Energy saving projects in the department and ensure that the set targets have been achieved within the set timeline
7) To keep equipment operational and improve the machine conditions and reliability by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures;
8) To prepare and follow the daily, weekly and monthly checklist and maintenance plan for the equipment
9) To support the department to achieve the Production, Quality, Wastages, maintenance Cost, Power Cost, Run Time, MTBF&MTTR and OEE targets as per the Goals & Objective
10) To monitor the Maintenance dashboards, ECL’s, Pre Audits, Post Audits for the machines to be taken under Planned Maintenance, Ensure the Logging-in of all the P.M. activities and tolerances; Preparation of all daily, weekly, monthly reports
11) To ensure the proper communication and coordination between the Electrical Team, Maintenance and Production Teams in different departments
12) To adhere with the Kaizen methodology and DWM system already in place with the organization
13) Conformance of the safety rules,5K & Company policies
14) To check the performance of the team members against the targets, understand the Gaps and assist/guide the team to overcome the challenges
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