Established. Trusted. Expanding - Building world-class vehicles in East and Central Africa since 1975.
Associated Vehicle Assemblers, known as AVA Limited, was inaugurated in 1975 (50 years ago) and is the leading contract vehicle assembler in East and Central Africa.
AVA’s core business revolves around building world-class quality vehicles from CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits supplied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) on a contract basis, including bus and tipper load bodies.
Through our aggressive 5-Year strategy, we have diversified into other areas, including Marine, Electric Vehicles, Conversions, and Bodybuilding.
Maintenance Mechanic at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited
Job Description
Job Purpose:
A Maintenance Mechanic ensures that facilities, layout, and
machinery used to produce new and existing products run to their maximum
efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing
breakdowns of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Respond to
technical issues affecting production and maintain mechanical services through
Planned Preventative Maintenance. Work under general supervision, reviewed at
project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
Key responsibilities:
- To
undertake periodic inspection, maintenance and testing of utility systems
such as water pumps, power generators and air compressors.
- Ensure
availability, reliability and efficiency of plant, equipment, utilities
and building facilities for optimum operations.
- Carry
out troubleshooting of faults, the maintenance, and repairs to all types
of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner and
return equipment to operational service.
- Assist
in the development and implementation of planned preventative maintenance
schedules.
- Identify,
develop, recommend, and execute key maintenance efficiency drivers to
ensure continuous achievement of set goals and objectives.
- Carry
out planned preventive maintenance schedules as necessary and planned work
orders as required, keep updated records of preventive maintenance
activities and provide feedback to develop the system.
- Provide
technical support throughout the value chain whenever called upon.
- Attending
breakdowns, identifying faults and solving problems with minimal downtime
to production.
- Identify
spare requirements and log usage.
- Estimate
length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of
failure to complete work within required timescales.
- Work
within 5S methodology to maintain workplace high standard.
- Identify
and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
- Report
breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to supervisor.
- Ensure
all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all
quality standard regulations.
- Assist
with the moving, installation, repositioning of machines and equipment.
- Make
full use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and the
W.O system.
- Plan
and prioritize workload to support production and ensure efficient use of
working time.
- Log
completion of work on all required maintenance management systems.
- Ensure
that contractors work in accordance with company procedures.
- Work
in a safe manner complying with all health, safety, and environmental
requirements to ensure own and safety of others.
- Handle
any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner.
- Ensure
all personal protective equipment is identified, always available,
correctly used and all associated problems are reported to the supervisor.
- Support
to continuous improvement activities.
- Work
and liaise with a range of internal departments and external suppliers,
utilizing good effective communication across all functions.
- Understanding
engineering, scientific and other technical information.
- Shows
moral courage, openness and honesty and has a collaborative approach when
dealing with others.
- Provide
training and guidance to junior technicians or new hires as needed.
- And
any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Diploma
or Degree in Mechanical engineering.
- Substantial
experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably
automotive.
- Practical
hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Structured
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical
engineering background.
- Commercial
understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and customer
delivery.
- Good
understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness
of the impact of failure/cost of inadequate quality.
- Experience
of working with facilities management.
- Ability
to train self and cascade knowledge to others.
- Excellent
teamwork skills.
- An
understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Flexible
approach to duties and tasks.
Critical Competencies required:
- A
person of high integrity.
- Must
be able to multitask and work independently.
- Collecting
and analyzing data.
- Attention
to detail.
- Sound
physical strength and condition.
Apply: Maintenance
Mechanic – AVA
Assembly Technician at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited
Job Purpose: An Assembly Technician is
responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product
according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. He performs
diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments
as needed. Assembly technicians must be knowledgeable about the technology and
mechanical industry, as well as have the ability to analyse designs as a guide
for creating high-quality products.
Key responsibilities:
- Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten motor vehicle parts and components together using hand,power tools and equipment
- Connect
cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations
- Position
and install parts, subassemblies and accessories such as engines,
transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools
and other aids like overhead hoists
- Fit
and adjust all trim related parts
- Check
motor vehicle exterior priming and colour coats, sealers and glazers, and
mark, record and report defectsto be repaired
- Test
motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper
performance using testing devices such as meters and analysers
- Inspect
auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects and to ensure
that previously noted defects have been corrected
- Assemble
sub-systems up to vehicle level builds and maintaining strict adherence to
sequence of operation, quality standards and work instruction(s)
- Collaborate
and communicate with team to ensure On Time deliveries of product
- Drive
toward a quality product, perform quality inspections and tests on product
as required
- Must
keep company provided tools and equipment secured and in good working
condition
- Fill
out associated daily documentation related to Subassembly and Vehicle
builds, including progress reports
- Ensuring
that the shop is in excellent condition regarding cleanliness, safety, and
equipment condition to minimize production down time and support Lean
Manufacturing Initiatives
- Seek
opportunities to drive improvement on projects and lean processes
- Able
to complete other related duties as assigned by management
- Collaborate
with engineers to develop and document processes and activities
- Apply sound problem-solving skills to achieve high quality standards for internal customers in a fast-paced workenvironment with minimal supervision
Required qualifications and experience:
- Craft
Certificate or Diploma in Automotive related fields or its equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years or previous experience in automotive industry environment or other related fields (priorautomotive restoration preferred).
- Ability
to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently
- Ability
to work 7am-6pm Monday-Friday
- Ability
to work possible Saturdays with depending on company workload
Critical Competencies required:
- Detail
oriented
- Organized
- Eager
to learn and ability to quickly adapt.
- Proficient
with body assembly/disassembly/adjustment
- Good
with time management
- Good
with problem solving.
- Work
well under pressure and maintain a deadline.
- Able
to multitask and can work on multiple vehicles.
- Can
work as a team and can take direction.
Department: Production
Location: AVA Mombasa