Process Improvement Leaders, CAD Design Draughtsman, Maintenance / Mechanical Technicians and Line Mechanics (Nampak Kenya) Jobs in Thika Kenya

Nampak Kenya Limited is a leading metal packaging manufacturing company based in Thika.

We are seeking qualified and committed individuals to fill the following vacant positions in our establishment.

Process Improvement Leaders

The position reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for the following among other duties; 

• Coordinating planned/preventive maintenance activities so as to achieve high machine utilization.
• Working with teams to ensure that machine changeovers are executed as planned.
• In liaison with production teams, undertaking effective root cause analysis on product quality issues.
• Participating in design, installation and commissioning of projects.

Essential Qualifications 

• Minimum KCSE - C+
• HND in any Engineering field with 3 years experience in production process improvement.
• Must be computer literate and experienced in international manufacturing standards such as FSMS, QMS, EMS, OHS implementation.

CAD Design Draughtsman

The position reports to the Technical Services Manager and is responsible for the following among other duties; 

• Designing and developing drawings for tools to be manufactured in the company workshop.
• Updating & recording modifications of tools and machine parts drawings.
• Controlling and safe keeping of drawings and engineering specifications.
• Updating and controlling of component drawings, sheet layouts and tin plate specifications.
• Providing technical internal/external customer support.

Essential Qualifications 

• Minimum KCSE C+ with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software.
• 2 years working experience in a busy drawing/mechanical workshop.

Maintenance Technicians

The position reports to the Printing Manager and is responsible for the following among other duties; 

• Carrying out planned maintenance activities.
• Providing timely attention to breakdowns and faults to minimize machine downtime.
• Undertaking other electrical works and projects.

Essential Qualifications 

• Minimum KCSE C+ with a Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering.
• 3 years working experience in design/installation and maintenance of electromechanical machinery, PLC design and operation.
• Highly computer literate.

Mechanical Technicians

The position reports to the Maintenance Engineer and is responsible for the following among other duties; 

• Manufacturing & servicing of spares.
• Carrying out maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Attending to external customer requirements as and when required.
• Calibrating equipment as and when required and maintaining accurate records.

Essential Qualifications 

• Minimum KCSE C+ with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 years working experience with proficiency in AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of numerical controlled machining will be an added advantage.

Line Mechanics

The position reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for the following among other
duties; 

• Operating assigned production equipment as per required standards.
• Carrying out dimension/visual checks as per prescribed quality checks procedures.
• Carrying out preventive, planned and corrective maintenance on production equipment.

Essential Qualifications 

• Minimum KCSE C+ with final craft certificate (credit) in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years experience in manufacturing operations.

Candidates who possess the required qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications
to the undersigned not later than 31st August 2011.

Envelopes should be clearly marked on top “Application for the position of .....................“

Human Resources Manager
Nampak Kenya Limited
P.O Box 109-01000
Thika

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Nampak Kenya Limited is an equal opportunity employer.