Mechanical Artisan (Fitter)

 JOB OPPORTUNITY | Mechanical Artisan (Fitter)

Position: Mechanical Artisan (Fitter) – X1

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia

About Kamimbi Aqua Feed Limited

Kamimbi Aqua Feed Limited invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Mechanical Artisan (Fitter). The role will be based at the Kamimbi Aqua Feed Siavonga factory with occasional operations in the Lusaka Office.

Overall Responsibility

Inspect, service, maintain and repair feed mill machinery, including conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, pellet mills, hammer mills, augers, gearboxes, pumps and compressors.

Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out timely repairs to minimise production downtime.

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules.

Install, align, assemble and commission mechanical equipment and components.

Replace worn or defective mechanical parts, including bearings, shafts, chains, belts, seals and couplings.

Conduct equipment inspections and report defects or potential failures.

Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals and maintenance procedures.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Work closely with production and other maintenance personnel to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability.

Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE).

Minimum of a Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or an equivalent mechanical trade qualification.

At least 2+ years' experience in Mechanical Maintenance of fixed plant equipment.

Sound knowledge of rotating equipment, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Proficiency in equipment alignment, mechanical assembly, fault diagnosis and precision measurements.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.

Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Basic welding and fabrication skills are an added advantage.

Computer literacy and experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is an added advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Application Procedure

Candidates meeting these requirements should apply to the Human Resources Manager by submitting a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format to careers@kamimbiaquafeed.com.

Email Subject: MECHANICAL ARTISAN (FITTER)

Closing Date

Not specified.

Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kamimbi Aqua Feed Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.