Mechanical Technician Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 19 July 2025
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Hima Cement Ltd
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| Hima Cement Ltd |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining high availability and reliability and Overall Equipment Efficiency of the equipment by ensuring that mechanical jobs are carried out safely and within the maintenance SOPs.
Inspect and test mechanical equipment and systems, for defects and wear to ensure compliance with specifications and operational limits. Ensure first level inspection is thoroughly carried out and accurate feedback through Work Order System (SAP).
The scope includes:
a. Health & Safety Compliance.
b. Timely execution of maintenance mechanical programmes through paper work distribution.
c. Maintain proper housing keeping standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure Health and safety compliance of all the safety rules in the working area.
- Maintain proper housekeeping standards all the time in the area of operation.
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines following diagrams, sketched, operations manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, and engineering specifications, that is, troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
- Fabricate repairs parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Handling emergencies timely and restore plant operations to maintain operation efficiency.
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
Required Qualifications skills and attributes.
Educational Requirements
- Minimum of a Diploma or equivalent certification with good experience.
- 2-4 years’ experience in a busy process or heavy industry environment.
- Knowledge of PC and CMMS software (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- English literacy
- Basic mechanical skills.
Technical Competencies
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
- Familiarity with mobile tools and applications.
- Basic understanding of fabrication and technical drawings.
Profile & Personal Qualities
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify and resolve problems in a timelymanner.
- Team-player and good verbal communication skills.
- Be self-driven and able to work with minimum pressure.
- Reliable, tolerant & determined
- Ability to work long hours
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Result oriented
Application procedure
Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the
above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any),
present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees
plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 19th July 2025. (Email your
application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).
Key Notes:
1. Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We
do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.
2. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
document
3. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
5. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Human Resource Manager – Corporate
Hima Cement Ltd, Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Park
P.O Box 7230 Kampala
Posting Date: 2025-07-09
