Mechanical Technician
2025-09-16T06:24:44+00:00
Eastern Tropical Fruit Company Limited
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Katete District, Eastern Province
Katete
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Science & Engineering
2025-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Eastern Tropical Fruit Company Limited (ETF) is jointly owned by Zambia Fruit Company and Vitaplus Foods Limited, under the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The Company operates a hybrid fruit and vegetable processing plant located in Katete District, Eastern Province of Zambia.
Role Overview:
The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing mechanical equipment and systems used in production to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations in accordance with quality and safety standards. The role will involve conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical faults, adjusting equipment settings, and ensuring all machinery operates at peak efficiency. Additionally, the position will entail documenting maintenance activities, coordinating with production and engineering teams, and adhering to operational and safety procedures to support overall equipment reliability and production effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and mechanical systems.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and breakdowns and carry out corrective repairs promptly.
- Replace worn-out or defective parts to restore equipment functionality.
- Assist in the installation, alignment, and setup of new machinery and mechanical systems.
- Ensure proper calibration and testing of machines before handover for production use.
- Verify that mechanical systems meet operational standards and safety regulations.
- Investigate recurring mechanical problems and recommend long-term technical solutions.
- Provide on-site support to production teams during equipment breakdowns or process interruptions.
- Collaborate with electricians and automation technicians for multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records of repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
- Report equipment performance trends, downtime events, and maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities.
- Adhere to safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times during maintenance work.
- Comply with mechanical safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and operational protocols.
- Participate in safety drills, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) O Levels.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitter and Turner, Industrial
- Maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Proven experience in maintaining and repairing production machinery, including pumps, conveyors, motors, and gear systems.
- Membership with a recognized professional regulatory body.
- Proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems.
Required Competencies and Skills:
- Technical Knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Consciousnes
- Resilience
Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and mechanical systems. Diagnose mechanical faults and breakdowns and carry out corrective repairs promptly. Replace worn-out or defective parts to restore equipment functionality. Assist in the installation, alignment, and setup of new machinery and mechanical systems. Ensure proper calibration and testing of machines before handover for production use. Verify that mechanical systems meet operational standards and safety regulations. Investigate recurring mechanical problems and recommend long-term technical solutions. Provide on-site support to production teams during equipment breakdowns or process interruptions. Collaborate with electricians and automation technicians for multidisciplinary troubleshooting. Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records of repairs, inspections, and parts usage. Report equipment performance trends, downtime events, and maintenance needs to supervisors. Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities. Adhere to safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times during maintenance work. Comply with mechanical safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and operational protocols. Participate in safety drills, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) O Levels. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitter and Turner, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or food processing environment. Proven experience in maintaining and repairing production machinery, including pumps, conveyors, motors, and gear systems. Membership with a recognized professional regulatory body. Proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems.
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Vacancy title:
Mechanical Technician
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Eastern Tropical Fruit Company Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025
Duty Station:
Katete District, Eastern Province | Katete | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Eastern Tropical Fruit Company Limited (ETF) is jointly owned by Zambia Fruit Company and Vitaplus Foods Limited, under the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The Company operates a hybrid fruit and vegetable processing plant located in Katete District, Eastern Province of Zambia.
Role Overview:
The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing mechanical equipment and systems used in production to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations in accordance with quality and safety standards. The role will involve conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical faults, adjusting equipment settings, and ensuring all machinery operates at peak efficiency. Additionally, the position will entail documenting maintenance activities, coordinating with production and engineering teams, and adhering to operational and safety procedures to support overall equipment reliability and production effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and mechanical systems.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and breakdowns and carry out corrective repairs promptly.
- Replace worn-out or defective parts to restore equipment functionality.
- Assist in the installation, alignment, and setup of new machinery and mechanical systems.
- Ensure proper calibration and testing of machines before handover for production use.
- Verify that mechanical systems meet operational standards and safety regulations.
- Investigate recurring mechanical problems and recommend long-term technical solutions.
- Provide on-site support to production teams during equipment breakdowns or process interruptions.
- Collaborate with electricians and automation technicians for multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records of repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
- Report equipment performance trends, downtime events, and maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities.
- Adhere to safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times during maintenance work.
- Comply with mechanical safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and operational protocols.
- Participate in safety drills, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) O Levels.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitter and Turner, Industrial
- Maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Proven experience in maintaining and repairing production machinery, including pumps, conveyors, motors, and gear systems.
- Membership with a recognized professional regulatory body.
- Proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems.
Required Competencies and Skills:
- Technical Knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Consciousness
- Resilience
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
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