Packing Station Technician Mechanical (4 Positions) at Kilombero Sugar

A successful candidate will be responsible for Safely and efficient maintenance, repair and installation of all Mechanical systems and Machinery within the packaging plant operations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance of Machines mechanical equipment’s and material conveying systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance of overhead cranes
• Carries out planned plant machinery maintenance.
• Conduct daily checklist on all mechanical equipment’s.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems, including gearbox, hydraulic power-park. conveyors, bucket elevator, overhead gantry crane and vibrating screen
• Ensure working tools are in good working condition and neat.
• Communicate to the status of spares and requirement for your section.
• Overhauls and refurbish mechanical parts (conveyor runner, gears, hydraulic cylinder etc.)
• Overhauls and repair mechatronic equipment (valve, actuator, cylinder etc)
• Conduct inspection of all machinery and plan for preventive maintenance
• Ensure proper lubrication of the machine moving parts.
• Maintain the stock level of mechanical critical spares
• Maintain the overhead cranes and hoist mechanically.
• Maintain and modify PFD and Machine drawing to improve the process.
• Report any breakdown feedback and status of machine to maintenance Engineer and Packing foreman
• 5s standards maintained and Food safety procedure adhered at station area.
• Continually work towards achieving maximum machine efficiency (the machine operating at its full capacity) and eliminate waste where possible.
• Ensures that all operations are carried out as per the ISO 9001/ISO 22000 to achieve quality and food safety standards.
• Contribute to problem solving during CI meetings by identifying areas for improvement and making suggestions.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Ensure that work is done to the relevant safety standards.
• If any situation that is non- conforming to required standards, unsafe, or unhealthy, or anything that threatens to impact on the environment comes to your attention, report this to your superior.
• Adhere to Illovo values (Accountability, empowerment, integrity, commitment, and inclusiveness).

Qualifications And Experience

• Diploma in Mechatronics/ Mechanical / NTA level 6 in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution or relevant qualifications.
• Proven Extensive knowledge in Mechanical systems/equipment maintenance, Material Conveying systems, Hydraulic circuits reading and interpreting Mechanical Drawing, and defect rectification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply for the position on or before 16th August 2025. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.