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Mechanical Technician

The Guardian Limited, The home of Great Newspapers, the publishers of leading Tanzania newspapers, Nipashe, Nipashe Jumapili, The Guardian, The Guardian On Sunday and Sema Usikike is looking forward to recruit a highly qualified and experienced individual to occupy the position stated below:

Mechanical Technician - Reporting to Production Manager.
WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

Major duties and responsibilities:
Using Production maintenance software to plan weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly maintenance tasks.
Ensuring that all the tasks specified by the planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures.
Supervising service level provider to carry out proper maintenance on equipment when due.
Attending to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within theshortest
time possible.
Installing and commissions new equipment including hardware and software.
Counter checking the work assigned to Plant Technicians to ensure thoroughness.
Recommending to the Press Operations Manager the spare parts to be ordered.
Carrying out daily and monthly stock-take of mechanical spares.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor(s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Basic University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Not less than THREE (3) years of experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Possessing a Professional Engineer Registration Board Certificate will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills both in English and Swahili.
Basic Knowledge in printing operations.
Working knowledge of personal computers (hardware/software)and experience on LAN (Local Area Network).
Able to cope with and work under pressure with sounding flexibility and agility.

REMUNERATION: The above position carries attractive remuneration as per The Guardian
Limited salary structure and incentive package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications, with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications with daily contacts, including phone numbers should be forwarded to the following address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Manager
The Guardian Ltd
Mikocheni Light Industrial area
P.O Box 31042