Mechanical Artisans (x4)

Chilanga Cement Plc is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions in Zambia and the regional market. The company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1,500 000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and Southern Africa.

Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organisation that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development mean employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success!

Chilanga Cement is looking to recruit dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and qualified individuals to take up the following roles;

Position: Mechanical Artisans

Number Required: Four (4)

Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor

Location/Department: Maintenance, Chilanga Plant

MAIN ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance and repairs to plant equipment in order to ensure equipment is available, reliable and safe to operate utilizing at least three of the following skills: rigging, fitting, machining, welding/cutting, lubrication and/or operation of a major piece of plant equipment.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on plant equipment as per maintenance scheduling and using job plans.
• Repair mechanical equipment on breakdown.
• Does mechanical repairs at any time of the day when called upon by superiors.
• Reports through breakdown reports to superiors on cause of breakdown remedy done and spares used.
• Ensure good and correct use of tools.
• Ensure place of work is left clean after repair/maintenance tasks.
• Carry out pre-planned/preventive maintenance work involving dismantling machines, cleaning parts for clear visibility of tear and wear. Replacing worn out and broken parts, re-greasing/re-lubricating and rebuilding it in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Test-runs completed work to ascertain quality of repair and safe running of machinery concerned.
• Initiate orders for required materials/spares by compiling a list for superior’s action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Supervise Apprentices as required.
• Be able to do basic trying of equipment and tools.
• Provide daily feedback and reports to Supervisors on progress and work completed against schedule and reason for variance, recording delays and recommending action to eliminate future delays.
• Report Plant running in a dangerous condition to ensure Safety to personnel.
• Demonstrate active involvement in Plant Safety Programs. 

• Artisan Fitter Crafts Certificate.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience in a process industry.
• Grade 12 Certificate   

TECHNICAL SKILLS   

• Knowledge of work and safety rules and regulations
• Sound mechanical knowledge (rigging, welding/cutting, machining, fitting, lubrication, operation of major equipment)
• Knowledge of procedures for the repair and maintenance of plant equipment (Equipment may have the following attributes: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic)
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and programs on plant equipment
• Knowledge of relevant equipment
• Knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant software
• Knowledge of records keeping on plant equipment   

LEADERSHIP AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Attention to details, perfectionist
• Good aptitude for field work, strong motivation to “dirty his own hands” and attention to cleanliness
• Accurate and meticulous
• Reliable and independent
• Flair for doing the “routine”
• Disciplined and respectable in the eyes of the peers
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to make sound decisions based on the available information
• Team building skills/consensus builder
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

Interested applicants may send their completed Application Forms (to be obtained from the company website) application letters and Curriculum Vitae to the under listed no later than Tuesday, 27th May 2025. Applicants do not need to send copies of their qualifications at this stage.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to recruitment.zambia@huaxincem.com

Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.