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Shift Mechanic

Samanu Proudly Ethiopian

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Low and Medium Skilled Worker

Auto Mechanical Skilled Worker

Addis Ababa

1 Position

2025-12-26

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2026-01-04

Required Skills

mechanics

Fields of study

General Mechanic/Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Full Time

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Job Description

General Functions 

Install, maintain, improve and repair equipment, plant and services to set levels effectively in compliance with best practices ensuring production efficiency can be met within a safe well-presented facility. Respond to technical issues affecting production and maintain mechanical services through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve, with minimal downtime to production

  • Carry out diagnosis of faults, the maintenance and repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner, request assistance from senior if any and return equipment to operational service 

  • Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required time scales 

  •  Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage 

  • Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to senior mechanics.

  • Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations 

  •  Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality in all maintenance activities.

  • Assist in the development of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules 

  •  Carry out PPM schedules as necessary and planned work orders as required and provide feedback to develop the system.

  •  Perform activities asper direction, Plan and prioritize workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time

  • Work within 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard

  • Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management

  • Ensuring all health, safety environmental and quality management procedures are followed and achieve the company’s and departmental KPI targets

  • Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding maintenance

  • Achieve goals within budget

  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

  •  Independently determine approach and assigned tasks

  • Provide technical assistance to less experienced technicians and operators.

  • Provide a communication point for the team and provide a proactive feedback process between the technicians and management 

  • Identifies spare and wear parts that are required for repairs and report to seniors and technical head.

  • Prepares and submits timely reports of maintenance activities 

  • Shall work with limited direct supervision

  •  Ensure post maintenance and good manufacturing practice rules in all maintenance working area. 

  • Covers shift activities in assistance with shift electrician and communicates for issues beyond capacity to seniors and manager.

  • Fill vacant shifts whenever there exist manpower shortage and work for extended hours when ever demanded.

  • Performs other duties as may be required by his immediate supervisor and manager.

Job Requirements

  • Basic Education

    • Diploma/ Degree in General Mechanic / Mechanical Engineering and related fields.  

  • Work Experience

    • 0-2 years and above  

  • Special Skills and Knowledge 

                       Knowledge of AUTO CAD and Computer application is mandatory

How To Apply

Application instruction

Please title your application with the subject line: -"Shift Mechanic "

Candidates meeting the above-required qualifications are invited to send their CVs through careers@samanu.com or alemayehu.girma@samanu.com

Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged and will be given preferential consideration, as we deeply value diversity.

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Application deadline: January 03, 2026

Fields Of Study

General Mechanic/Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Skills Required

mechanics

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