Mechanical Engineer Job at Mwananchi Communications Limited

Mwananchi Communications Limited, publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti is looking for motivated and highly experienced individuals to fill . the positions of:

Mechanical Engineer (1 POST)

Main Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key result areas:
Uses Production maintenance software to plan weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly maintenance tasks.
Ensures that all the tasks specified by the planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures.
Supervises service level providers to carry out proper maintenance on equipment when due.
Attends to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within the shortest time possible.
Installs and commissions new equipment including hardware and software.
Counter checks the work assigned to Plant Technicians to ensure thoroughness.
Recommends to the Press Operations Manager the spare parts to be ordered.
Carries out monthly stock-take of mechanical spares.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
University degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
At least 3 to 5 years working experience.
Basic knowledge in printing.
Working knowledge of personal computers (hardware/software) and experience on LAN (Local Area Network)
Able to cope with and work under pressure

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a day time telephone contact
by August 27 2015 to;

Human Resources Manager,
Mwananchi Communications Ltd,
P. O. B0X 19754.
Dar es Salaam,

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

MCL is an equal opportunity employer