Senior Maintenance Technician Job Vacancy at Turkys Mifuko

Location: Mgeni Haji, Zanzibar

Department: Maintenance / Technical

Reports to: Plant Engineer / General Manager

Deadline: 14/09/2025

Key Requirement: Diploma/ITI in Electrical/Mechatronics + 3-7 years’ experience in smart machinery maintenance.

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

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

How to Apply

Send CV to: hr.mifuko@turkysgroup.co.tz

Deadline: 14/09/2025