Summary: General Plastics Ltd is the premier manufacturer of rigid
plastic packaging in Kenya and the East Africa region.
Our product range includes plastic bottles, jars, tubs,
closures, caps and pumps. In manufacturing, we employ blow moulding, injection
moulding and stretch blow technologies.
We are currently seeking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician to be part of our versatile team.
Job Purpose: The
successful candidate will perform repairs, preventive and corrective
maintenance on production machinery, equipment and facility and while following
our company's Good Manufacturing Practices. We are currently seeking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician to be part of our versatile team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure
compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable
laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
- Install,
adjust and repair Injection & Blow moulding machines, auxiliary
equipment and utility equipment and other related equipment
- Monitor
the HV and LV installations
- Install,
maintain, and repair electro-mechanical systems, machinery electrical
controls, PLC programs, Servo & and all other electrical control
functions in plant.
- Wire
circuit breakers circuit panels and sub-panels.
- Correct
electrical, electronic and mechanical malfunctions throughout plant.
- Calibrate
electro-mechanical systems to meet specifications.
- HVAC
start-up operations and PLC troubleshooting.
- Completed
routine rounds to ensure maximum production of the overall plant mission
- Perform
preventive maintenance on all related equipment
- Maintain
machines in optimal processing condition
- Troubleshoot,
locate root problems and repair support equipment
- Maintain
regular cross-functional communication with other relevant departments
Maintain records of work performed as required.
- May
operate blow moulding or injection machines, if required
Qualifications
and Experience
- Diploma
in Electrical Engineering
- Three
to Four (3-4) years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician/plastic
moulding industry
- Proven
electrical skills and knowledge.
- Ability
to troubleshoot, repair or replace all components of Injection Moulding
machines, Blow Moulding Machinery and equipment
- Ability
to read parts breakdown and machine schematics.
- Analytical
with good problem solving skills
- Keen
attention to detail and strong organization skills
How to
apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Closing Date: Friday 24th September 2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.