Mechanical Maintenance & Engineering Associate
Konjo Foods PLC
Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Intermediate
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Maintenance Decision Support Systems, Maintenance Testing, Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
About Konjo Foods
Konjo Foods is a growing Ethiopian food manufacturing company producing chili sauces and condiments for domestic and international markets. We are expanding our manufacturing operations and investing in modern food processing and packaging machinery.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Maintenance & Engineering Associate to support the maintenance, operation, and improvement of our production equipment.
This position offers an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience by working directly with food manufacturing machinery and helping improve production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in routine maintenance and troubleshooting of production machinery.
• Support preventive maintenance planning and implementation.
• Help identify mechanical issues and coordinate timely repairs.
• Assist with equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Support safe machinery operation and efforts to minimize production downtime.
Qualifications
• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, motors, pumps, and industrial machinery.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in industrial automation and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on technical work.
• Commitment to workplace and machinery safety.
What You'll Gain
• Practical experience maintaining industrial food processing equipment.
• Exposure to machinery installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Opportunities to develop engineering skills in a growing manufacturing company.