Position Overview

The position is tenable in the Mechanical Engineering Department (Agricultural Mechanisation Project). The Mechanical Technician shall be responsible to the Workshop Supervisor.  He/she will be responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining conventional, numerical controlled machines and various equipment, troubleshooting issues and ensuring production of precision components meet the specification.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Operating and maintaining workshop machine tools
2. Maintaining and troubleshooting workshop equipment
3. Ensuring that machines are running efficiently and safely
4. Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing components, machine tools and equipment
5. Performing regular preventive maintenance on machine tools and equipment
6. Identifying process improvements and troubleshooting issues
7. Providing technical support to other personnel
8. Monitoring production processes to ensure that quality standards are met
9. Supporting students in working with various pieces of equipment in the Centre labs
10. Maintaining equipment, tools and components
11. Keeping the Centre clean at all times
12. Practicing safety protocols when using tools and materials

Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience 

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 2 years relevant experience.  

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications together with copies of relevant qualifications and detailed curriculum vitae with two traceable referees should be sent by Friday 28th February, 2025 to talentsearch@mubas.ac.mw. Applicants should indicate the position applied for in the subject line of their emails and the application package should be merged as one document. Please note that hard copy applications are not allowed.