Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Details
Job Title: Senior Mechanic
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Department: Mechanical Maintenance & Repair
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Workplace: Dukem
Salary: Negotiable / Based on Agreement
Job Summary
The Senior Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems; performing preventive and corrective maintenance; minimizing equipment downtime; and ensuring that machinery operates safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will also provide technical guidance, training, and supervision to junior mechanics and maintenance assistants.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnostics & Repair
Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults efficiently.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Carry out major repairs, equipment overhauls, and component replacements.
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance according to approved maintenance plans.
Respond promptly to emergency equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Perform routine inspections and identify potential mechanical failures before they occur.
Ensure maintenance activities are completed according to equipment specifications and OEM recommendations.
The Senior Mechanic will maintain and repair specialized machinery used in plywood and furniture production, including:
Log debarkers
Veneer lathes
Rotary clippers
Core composers
Hot-press machines
Sanding machines and lines
Cutting and processing equipment
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Other factory production machinery and auxiliary equipment
Repairs & Overhauls and spare parts planning and management
Replace and repair bearings, seals, gears, chains, shafts, valves, hydraulic cylinders, and other mechanical components.
Carry out equipment overhauls and major mechanical repairs.
Ensure repairs and component replacements follow OEM specifications and approved maintenance procedures.
Perform welding, fabrication, alignment, and other workshop-related mechanical work where required.
Guide, mentor, and supervise junior mechanics and maintenance assistants.
Train maintenance staff on proper maintenance techniques, equipment handling, and workplace safety.
Promote teamwork, discipline, accountability, and good maintenance practices within the workshop.
Strictly follow factory safety procedures and maintenance standards.
Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before working on machinery.
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop and maintenance area.
Report unsafe equipment conditions and potential hazards to management.
Maintain accurate records of equipment breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, and spare parts used.
Maintain equipment service schedules and maintenance history.
Identify required spare parts and submit timely requests to management.
Support proper control and utilization of maintenance tools, materials, and spare parts.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Degree or Level 3 or 4 in Mechanical Engineering, General Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance or a related technical field.
Experience
Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in industrial machinery maintenance, manufacturing, plywood production, wood processing, or a similar factory environment.
Experience maintaining heavy industrial machinery and production equipment is highly preferred.
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and relevant credentials through the recruitment process specified by Robit International Business Group. The applicant should submit physically or through email: robitmk@ethionet.et
Application Deadline: Applicants may apply within 10 consecutive working days from the
date this announcement is issued.
Robit International Business Group PLC Head Office, Bole Africa Avenue, near Bole Printing Press, Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: 011-552-77-77 / 011-552-48-03
For Further Information: +251 903 321 111
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
