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Job Summary: 

The Bakery Junior Maintenance Engineer will perform required repairs and maintenance tasks as assigned in an orderly, timely, and cost-conscious manner on a variety of bakery production equipment, freezers, and/or facilities.

Our client is start up bakery production company based in Kisumu.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair of all pieces of equipment within the bakery including: production equipment; auxiliary support equipments like compressor, water treatment plants etc building (inside construction) and facility grounds.
• Responsible for maintaining the equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions. Some tasks are required to be performed within rigid time frames to maximize bakery product productivity.
• Ensures all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP’s.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with requirements at all times.
• Maintains accurate and timely records/check lists of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls, and preventative maintenance reports.
• Prepares specific and accurate parts request forms in a timely manner.
• Responds to maintenance and line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Provides emergency repairs quickly and efficiently, when called upon, even during night shift, whenever required.
• Performs duties in all areas within maintenance department.
• Provides technical assistance and information to factory manager, as needed.
• Displays initiative in recognizing work to be accomplished and makes recommendations to management
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• MUST SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH WP HATON MIXER, DIVIDER, MOULDER, ROUNDER, AND ROTARY OVENS AND HOBA AUTOMATIC SLICER AND BAG LOADER MACHINE FOR A MINIMUM OF 3-5 YEARS.
• MUST Should be competent in troubleshooting PLC machines and electrical components/sensors in the machines.
• Should have experience in the Bakery Industry holding similar position.
• Previous experience in similar maintenance of production line equipment and facilities at a large commercial or artisan bakery is preferred but not a must.
• Work experience in other similar equipment maintenance of industrial, manufacturing or production-line equipment may substitute.
• Ability to work in a high temperature environment supporting fast paced machinery.
• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different jobs as needed.
• Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
• Must have reliable attendance to meet employer’s attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.