Senior Maintenance Technician Job Vacancy at Turkys Mifuko September 2025

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Technician 

Location: Mgeni Haji, Zanzibar

Department: Maintenance / Technical

Reports to: Plant Engineer / General Manager

Role Summary:

The Technician will be responsible for

• Handling maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of machinery and advanced equipment used in the non-woven manufacturing process.
• This includes work on extruders, ultrasonic sealing machines, VFD-driven systems, chillers, air compressors, and CNC-controlled cutting systems.
• The role demands hands-on expertise in electromechanical troubleshooting, automation diagnostics, and ultrasonic system calibration, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Diagnose and resolve faults in machines and systems
• Extrusion Lines with PLC/HMI controls
• Ultrasonic Cutting & Sealing Machines
• Servo-driven Bag Cutting Machines
• VFD and Motor Control Systems
• Compressors and Chillers with digital controllers
• Paper Machines
• Interface with machine interface to identify alarms, system errors, and PLC statuses.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance of smart systems to minimize unscheduled downtime.

Troubleshoot issues related to:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Proximity sensors, limit switches, temperature & pressure sensors
• Basic PLC circuits (diagnostics level)
• Electrical panels, relays, contactors, timers, and motor starters
• Replace or recalibrate sensors, drives, and ultrasonic transducers as needed.
• Regularly inspect and maintain ultrasonic welding/sealing units used in medical and amenity product lines.
• Tune and calibrate ultrasonic generators and horns for optimal weld performance.
• Monitor frequency shifts and ensure correct bonding for non-woven materials.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain logs for:

• Breakdowns, preventive maintenance tasks, and part replacements
• Machine alarm histories and corrective action reports
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement and SOP updates based on breakdown data.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow electrical safety standards,
• Ensure that machines and equipment are properly shut off and cannot be restarted before the completion of maintenance or repair work.
• Ensure smart components are grounded, shielded, and insulated properly during handling.

Qualifications & Skills:

Educational Qualification:

Diploma / ITI in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Industrial Electronics

Technical Skills Required:

Hands-on experience in:

• Ultrasonic sealing/welding systems
• VFD programming and troubleshooting (Delta, ABB, Siemens, etc.)
• Sensor calibration and basic automation
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and machine operation manuals
• Familiarity with machine HMIs, PLC alarms, and diagnostic displays
• Use of diagnostic tools like multimeters, insulation testers, frequency counters, etc.

Preferred Industry Background: Non-Woven, Packaging, Textile Automation, Plastics, Medical Consumables, or any smart manufacturing sector

Experience: 3–7 years in a factory environment working with smart or semi-automated machinery

• Send cv on: hr.mifuko@turkysgroup.co.tz
• Deadline 14/09/2025

Behavioral Competencies:

• Troubleshooting approach
• Ability to adapt to new machine technologies and interfaces
• Strong sense of responsibility and urgency
• Good communication to work with production, quality, and OEM engineers

Working Conditions:

• Factory-floor role with possible shift rotations and emergency call-ins
• Exposure to heat, noise, electrical cabinets, and industrial settings
• May require lifting or use of ladders and working in tight spaces

Career Growth Path:

Senior Technician → Maintenance Supervisor →Maintenance Head → Plant Engineer

Senior Maintenance Technician Job Vacancy at Turkys Mifuko