Mechanical Fitter
Full Time
1 day ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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Employment Information
Background
Hybrid Poultry Farm (Z) Ltd is seeking qualified candidates for key maintenance roles at its poultry processing (chicken abattoir) plant located in Chongwe, Lusaka, Zambia. These maintenance jobs in Chongwe Lusaka offer full-time employment opportunities within the Engineering & Construction sector, focusing on maintaining and optimizing critical plant equipment to support reliable operations and food safety standards.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment throughout the poultry processing facility. This role supports plant reliability, reduces downtime, and contributes to meeting production and food safety goals.
- Install, assemble, align, and maintain equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, chillers, and augers.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Assist refrigeration maintenance teams as required.
- Complete maintenance documentation, breakdown reports, and root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to enhance plant performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior staff.
- Comply with all safety, hygiene, and food processing standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Trade Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, or related discipline.
- Experience maintaining industrial processing or manufacturing equipment.
- Good understanding of mechanical systems including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Physically fit with excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
Responsibilities
- Install, assemble, align, and maintain equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, chillers, and augers.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Assist refrigeration maintenance teams as required.
- Complete maintenance documentation, breakdown reports, and root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to enhance plant performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior staff.
- Comply with all safety, hygiene, and food processing standards.
Skills
- Mechanical systems
- Conveyors
- Pumps
- Gearboxes
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety commitment
Qualifications
- Trade Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, or related discipline.
- Experience maintaining industrial processing or manufacturing equipment.
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
How to Apply
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