Mechanical Artisan (x4)

Purpose of the role: To rebuild/remanufacture components such as final drives, travel devices, swing transmission etc. according to Hitachi standards.

Reports to: Senior Mechanical Supervisor

Branch: Lusaka

Contract Duration: Two (2) Years

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Mechanical artisan will be required to perform the following tasks:

•  Conduct Workshop maintenance daily (preventive & corrective actions).
• Must be able to conduct toolbox talk/morning safety meeting with easy.
• Identify components by name and machine model.
• Must be able to disassemble, clean and assess the parts for reusability.
• Ensure daily assessments are performed to ensure good housekeeping.
• Must be competent in using measuring tools.
• Remanufacture/repair components to Hitachi standards.
• Test components after rebuilding and report results to the supervisor.
• Carry out a job safety analysis (JSA) before work starts.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety regulations.
• Must be able to analyze cause of failure (failure analysis).
• Ensure daily reports are completed and submitted to the supervisor.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

•  Must have a full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum of a certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair or better
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience in a Workshop environment
• Must be a Member of the Engineering institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• All qualifications must be validated by the Zambia qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

Job-Specific Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
• Knowledge of Safety Standards
• Problem solving and analytical skills
•  Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals
•  Understanding operations of reman factory will be an added advantage
•  Knowledge of Hitachi equipment will be an added advantage

If you meet the requirements above, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter in a single document to recruitment-hcmz@hcmaf.com, or send your application to:

The Senior Manager – Human Capital and Administration

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.

KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M

P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9^th October 2025.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted