Maintenance Engineer

Job Description : PLANT MAINTENAANCE ENGINEER KENYA leading plastic manufacturer in Kenya. Key Responsibilities: · Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance of injection moulding machines. · Root cause analysing and providing corrective action for the breakdown. · Responsible for electronic and electrical diagnosis of machines. · Perform machine setup, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC systems. · Maintaining a schedule of preventive maintenance activities to minimize the risk of equipment failure. · Develop and maintain documentation related to moulding processes and equipment. · Monitor production runs and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency. · Provide technical support to production teams to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations. · Investigate and troubleshoot process and equipment failures and implement corrective actions. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. · Stay up to date with the latest developments and technologies related to injection moulding, PLC programming, and electronics. Key Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering. · 10 years’ experience in maintenance for injection moulding and blow moulding machines (European make). · Experience in automation of PLC SCADA is must. · Experience in injection moulding, with strong PLC programming skills (Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley etc). · Strong understanding of electronic components and systems. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Willingness to learn and stay up to date with the latest developments in injection moulding, PLC programming, and electronics.

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