Mechanical Technician

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BAT ZIMBABWE IS LOOKING FOR A MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

SENIORITY LEVEL Non-Management

FUNCTION Operations

LOCATION Harare, Zimbabwe

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Mechanical Technician will carry out planned and corrective maintenance on plant machines and installations including pneumatic systems to ensure maximum availability of equipment. He/she will also ensure the factory is in a safe working condition for everyone.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Lead and support Technical Operators in attending to any machine breakdowns promptly.
• Trouble shooting and carrying out repairs on production lines with the aim of reducing factory downtime.
• Carrying out planned maintenance inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Proficiently operate a Protos Cigarette Maker or a GD Cigarette Packer or a KDF Filter Maker efficiently to achieve agreed production targets while giving the updates on the machine performance and tasks.
• Lead and support the operators to ensure proper machine settings across the factory to ensure good quality.
• Carry out modifications to improve on performance following a decision to do so by the manager.
• Ensure key sub-assembly spares are available when required and in good condition.
• Lead Technical Operators in carrying out machine conversions when necessary.
• Lead the team of Technical Operators in projects such as installations and commissioning.
• Keep accurate daily records/report of work done.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

Experience Required

• At least 5 years’ experience working in a factory setting in a similar position in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical operator with demonstrated Preventive Maintenance skills and ability and able to competently carry-out machine installations and troubleshooting on at least a Protos or GD or KDF in SMD

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Ensure all machines are safe to operate and properly maintained
• Ensure adherence to production schedules/plans to ensure all products are produced according to the production plan
• Take the Lead in Cost Control through optimum spares usage and downtime reduction.
• Carry out Cleaning, Inspection & Lubrication Audits
• Consistently demonstrate positive leadership attributes and lead by example to be a good role model for your managers, peers and Technical Operators.
• Actively participate and lead (where applicable) IWS activities and initiatives through others to contribute to the team success
• Lead problem resolution through Gap analysis and troubleshooting by using problem solving and improvement tools.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Certificate/Diploma in Machineshop Engineering or equivalent and previous experience in the tobacco industry.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.