Mechanical Technician (4)

at Abacus Pharma(A) Limited
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted June 23, 2026
Category Engineering
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

 JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Engineering                                                      

Reporting to: Maintenance Engineer-Mechanical

POSITION PURPOSE:

To ensure that all breakdown and preventive maintenance of plant machinery is done efficiently to meet the required standards and maintained equipment quality.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result AreaKey Roles / Duties
Technical and maintenance role
  1. Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
  2. Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.

3.     Resolve motor, pump, conveyor, pneumatic, hydraulic and transmission problems.

4.      Ensure working with team and independently.

5.      Comply with company safety guidelines and procedure.

6.      Repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards.

7.      Handle personal tools as per tool list.

8.      Time accounting to complete work order.

9.      Works all shifts flexibly when job demand.

10.  To ensure proper understanding, reading and interpretation of the mechanical drawings.

11. To always maintain the log books for servicing equipments.

12.  Maintain and repair of all plant machines and utility.

  1. To follow P.M.S plan for all machines
  2. To maintain all plant machines so as to reduce frequent breakdown and cost of repair.
  3. To check on oil and lubrication system for all machines and utilities.
  4. To check and control all leakages for steam, water and compressed air in the plant.
Any other Duties1.      Ensure that any other duty assigned by HOD is executed to Management expectations.

AUTHORITIES:

 

  1. To perform mechanical setting.
  2. To perform alignment for the transmission system.
  3. To perform minor electrical work.
  4. To replace spare parts and maintain its report.
  5. To use the maintenance module in ERP.
  6. To close utilities supply to the equipment incase emergency.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/ Skills: 

  1. 1.Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineer design, installation, maintenance and repairs.
  2.  Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  3. Great organizational and time management abilities.
  4. Good communication & interpersonal Skills
  5. Able to learn and adopt to change.
  6. Innovative / creative skills.
Behavioral / Attitude Competencies: 

  1.  Respect for others
  2.  Sociable
  3. Result oriented
  4. Open and Decisive.
  5. Business Acumen
  6.  Team Work
  7. Responsible
  8. Mature & assertive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • Certificate or diploma in mechanical engineering
  • 2 years experience working in relevant / similar company
  • Ability to work with senior people
  • Excellent report writing skills

 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP practices

Applying Instructions

Interested candidates are requested to submit their curriculum vitae (CV) and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com no later than 7th July 2026 at 5:00 PM.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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