Olij Roses Ethiopia PLC General Mechanic Jobs in Ethiopia

Olij Roses Ethiopia PLC General Mechanic Jobs in Ethiopia


Position Description

  • Are you a self-starter with maintenance mechanic expertise who exceeds our company expectations?

  • We would love to have you become a respected member of our team! You will drive service success with a goal of improving maintenance and service, maximizing quality of technical service on time, and increasing efficiency.

  • As a valuable service and maintenance technician, you will also apply your high-level knowledge of science, technic, and technology to support production team, build strong technical team, and drive yourself and your team to meet annual goals.

  • If you want a career where your direct influence and opinions matter, then consider working for us.

  • You will experience the excitement of fostering team unity as you work in close collaboration within production department and fellow team members to create positive working relationships.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations.

  • Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.

  • Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.

  • Communicates clearly and effectively with others to describe the problem and solution involved in particular maintenance requests.

  • Can respond quickly and calmly to emergency requests.

  • Is capable of adapting repair skills and mechanical knowledge to a wide range of different requests.

  • Exhibits solid time management skills.

  • Demonstrates familiarity with site safety precautions.

  • Works well with a team & pays close attention to detail.

  • Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.

  • Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.

  • Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness; create and maintain a schedule for inspection, service and testing of machinery.

  • Read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification or installation of machinery.

  • Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment.

  • Manage all on-site installation, maintenance, repairs and testing tasks to ensure proper documentation of all related processes.

  • Diagnose errors and technical problems and determine proper solutions to produce timely and detailed service reports.

  • Collaborate with the technical team and share information across the organization to build positive relationships with production team and coworkers.

  • Satisfy production needs by making appropriate recommendations and briefings using appropriate field automation systems, procedures, and protocols.

  • Establish assistance by studying system requirements, including ordering and gathering essential components and parts, completing the maintenance on time, and performing quality service.

  • Maintain production satisfaction by using creativity and ingenuity to investigate complaints, identify resolutions, suggest enhanced operating techniques, and recommend system improvements.

  • Receiving work orders from production department, planning a daily maintenance schedule, reviewing concerns, conducting tests, and resolving problems by giving priorities.

  • Inspect, maintain and repair production
    equipment and machinery to ensure they’re always in proper working conditions

  • Test and observe equipment and machinery daily bases using proper tools and other testing devices to diagnose malfunctions and make repairs as needed.

  • Care for machinery and equipment by cleaning them after use, adjusting parts and lubricating moving components as needed to ensure proper, efficient function daily bases.

  • Examine machinery parts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for signs of excessive wear, defects and damage.

  • Record all maintenance and repair services performed, and keep track of all materials and parts used during the repair process.

  • Order or request orders to be placed to replenish materials and parts when inventory grows low or is depleted.

  • Study manufacturer manuals and blueprints and carefully follow directions when operating or setting up newly-acquired machinery.

  • Cut and weld metal pieces together as needed to fabricate new parts, assemble equipment or repair broken parts as needed.

    Duties of a mechanic include

  • Carrying out maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment

  • Performing periodic inspections on plant, machinery and greenhouse structure systems

  • Scheduling planned and preventive maintenance work

  • Ensuring that machinery and equipment are kept in good working order

  • Ensuring that machinery and equipment meets safety regulations

  • Intervening immediately in the event of breakdowns, failures or malfunctions

  • Repairing and/or replacing broken or defective mechanical parts

  • Checking repaired components and machinery to ensure normal functionality has been restored

  • Documenting maintenance activities

    Work Environment

  • Work may be conducted either inside or outside according to maintenance requests.

  • Temperatures will be variable according to season and specific work site.

  • Time will be spent in workshop depending on the company and nature of the repair request.

  • Minor travel from the farm / local site to another may be required.

  • Tasks may involve moderate to heavy physical labor.

  • Walking, climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting are required.

    Job Requirements

    Required Education and Experience

  • Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience

  • Ability to walk, stand, and lift heavy objects for an extended amount of time

  • Ability to act competently in emergencies

  • Organized and detail-oriented

  • High-level ability to test, troubleshoot, service, and repair automated equipment

  • Ability to adapt to dynamic work schedules and flexible shifts

  • Technical diploma/degree or certification, TVET Level 4 and above

  • Experience in maintenance field or mechanical repair work.

  • Awareness of chemical, health and safety issues

  • Knowledge of how mechanical systems and equipment work

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schemes

  • Manual skills necessary to carry out maintenance operations

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to intervene promptly and efficiently, where required

  • Reliability and flexibility

    How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send their CV & relevant documents through H.Gashaw@DummenOrange.com or in person to our office located in Deberzite Farm or Addis office Bole road, Friendship Building ,floor No :9 , room No : 904 within 10 days from the date of this vacancy announcement.

  • For more information please call: +251930 291 726

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