Mechanical Technician Trainee (Plant Maintenance) [Openings: 3]

Engineering

K sh 58,000 – 78,000 gross / month

Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Athi River / Mlolongo industrial belt (metro) Overview: Our client operates high-uptime processing lines where preventive maintenance beats breakdowns. You’ll shadow senior fitters on lubrication routes, belt changes, alignments, and safety checks. Work orders are issued via a simple CMMS; you’ll close them with notes and photos. Shutdowns are planned, fast, and safe. LOTO is non-negotiable. If you learn by doing, keep tools tidy, and communicate clearly, you’ll become a dependable member of a plant team that values safety and precision. Key Responsibilities: - Execute lubrication rounds; assist belt/bearing changes under supervision. - Support shaft alignments, guard reinstalls, and housekeeping. - Capture work-order notes, used parts, and handover details in CMMS. - Participate in toolbox talks and shutdown preparations. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical/Production; 0–1 year. Skills: - Hand tools, measurements, safety awareness, and teamwork. KPIs: - PM compliance %, repeat failures, WO close-out quality, safety observations raised. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 58,000–78,000. - Shutdown stipend: KES 800–1,200 per planned shutdown day. Figures are client-provided estimates. Actual offers vary by welding/lathe familiarity, shift flexibility, and probation performance (first 3 months). Benefits: - Medical, PPE, meals during shutdowns. Growth Path: - Trainee → Technician → Senior Technician → Maintenance Supervisor.