Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

The company:

Founded in 2004 with one van and two contracts. Clients have the owner's cell number.

The role:

This Apprentice Maintenance Engineer keeps our production lines running: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs. This position is on site in Kampala.

Duties:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and log it in the CMMS
• Help contractors and vendors during installs and shutdowns
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps and gearboxes
• Complete apartment make-readies including paint, drywall, plumbing and appliance repair
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets and seals
• Read electrical schematics and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

You'll need:

• Willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays when needed
• Own basic hand tools
• Must pass background check and drug screen
• Basic computer skills for work orders
• Can read schematics and equipment manuals
• Solid mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools

Desirable:

• PLC experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens
• Forklift certification

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule

What you get:

Rate: UGX 340,000 - UGX 370,000 per month

• Medical cover
• Pension contribution
• Annual leave
• Company vehicle
• Transport allowance

Candidates must be eligible to work in Uganda.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Rwenzori Janitorial.