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Maintenance Technician


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: K 80000 - 80000
Posted: 24 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job summary

The maintenance technician will be responsible for ensuring the reliability availability and safe operation of industrial machinery production equipment electrical systems and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate must be a highly skilled hands-on industrial maintenance professional with strong competence in both electrical and mechanical maintenance capable of independently diagnosing faults carrying out repairs installations preventive maintenance and equipment commissioning with minimal supervision.

Our client is a leading aluminum extrusion solutions and manufacturing company with an integrated capability spanning aluminum extrusion fabrication surface finishing and value-added processing serving the construction commercial and industrial markets. Our strength lies in combining advanced manufacturing technology technical expertise and stringent quality standards to deliver high-performance precision-engineered aluminum solutions at scale.


Key responsibilities.

  • Diagnose troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults on industrial production equipment.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot motors control panels contactors relays breakers sensors switches VFDs starters and basic PLC-controlled systems.
  • Maintain mechanical systems including gearboxes bearings shafts couplings chains sprockets rollers conveyors pumps and rotating equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Carry out industrial electrical and mechanical installations equipment relocation modifications and commissioning.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
  • Perform equipment alignment fitting lubrication welding/fabrication and mechanical assembly where required.
  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance and identify potential equipment failures before breakdown occurs.
  • Respond to breakdowns promptly establish the root cause and implement effective permanent corrective solutions.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records breakdown reports and equipment service history.
  • Support TPM Kaizen 5S and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
  • Apply strict LOTO and industrial safety procedures during all maintenance activities.
  • Work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Diploma in electrical engineering mechanical engineering mechatronics industrial maintenance or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on industrial maintenance experience preferably in a manufacturing or equipment-intensive environment.
  • Hands-on experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
  • Strong experience in industrial installations machinery commissioning fault-finding and troubleshooting.
  • Proven ability to work independently and resolve complex equipment breakdowns with minimal supervision.
  • Practical knowledge of three-phase systems motors VFDs sensors control panels PLC troubleshooting hydraulics pneumatics gearboxes bearings and rotating equipment.
  • Experience with welding fabrication mechanical fitting and general industrial maintenance..



Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.