Junior Machine Operator

Job Title:      Junior Machine Operator Department:  Engineering Technology                    Reporting To:    Repair and Maintenance Officer  Direct Reports:  Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and elsewhere as needed Grade:                            Purpose of the Job: To perform and execute all repair and maintenance operations across the post-tensioning, precast, and PVC extrusion sections. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimal downtime, safety compliance, and alignment of maintenance activities with overall production goals.   Main Duties and Responsibilities: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance –implement and facilitate maintenance schedules to ensure peak operational efficiency and prevent unplanned downtime. Machinery Supervision

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs for post-tensioning jacks, pumps, duct production machines, precast mold machines, vibrators, curing equipment, and PVC extrusion equipment. Daily Equipment Monitoring
• Monitor daily operational status of machinery, ensure rapid response to urgent repairs, and supervise on-site maintenance teams. Emergency Repairs
• Execute emergency repairs with minimum impact on production continuity. Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Maintain an optimal inventory of spare parts and tools; ensure timely procurement and reduce stockouts/overstock. Safety Compliance
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all maintenance activities meet relevant safety standards. Conduct safety reviews during each maintenance operation. Team Coordination
• Work with site engineers, production engineers, and operations staff to align maintenance activities with production schedules. Site Performances
• perform any machine related tasks as, stressing, grouting and Dead-end making. Planning Upgrades & Overhauls
• Recommend and plan for machinery upgrades, overhauls, and replacements based on lifecycle data, wear and tear, and production requirements. Quarterly Program Review
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the overall maintenance strategy quarterly, propose adjustments, and present performance data to senior management. Cross-Functional Engagement
• Participate with the production team to integrate maintenance schedules with operational needs. (Corrugated, HDPE Extrusion Duct, precast concrete) Knowledge:   In-depth understanding of post-tensioning, precast, and PVC extrusion machinery and related operations. Knowledge of safety compliance regulations and industrial health and safety standards. Awareness of spare parts lifecycle management and cost optimization. Familiarity with data-driven maintenance analysis and reporting. Name and Signature Supervisor Approval: Employee:  Signature   Signature   Date   Date