Mechanical Technician at Mbeya Cement Company Limited (March 2026)

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Technician

Mbeya Cement Company Limited, a member of Amsons Group, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Technician to be based at the Mbeya Plant under a permanent employment contract. The reporting line for the position is to the Team Leader.

Why Join Us?

At Mbeya Cement Company Limited, we offer the opportunity to be part of a leading force team where innovation meets impact. We don’t just build materials, but we build futures with equal opportunities. Join a high-performance team that values ambition, rewards excellence, and is committed to delivering sustainable solutions that shape skylines across the region. If you’re ready to grow, lead, and make a real difference, this is where you belong.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Report on any necessary resource and time usage, job scope expansions, rework, or deferred maintenance.

  • Conduct routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks, including vibration and temperature monitoring, on designated rotating equipment and accurately log all readings.

  • Undertake the necessary maintenance and repair of static equipment, encompassing components such as valves, pipework, pressure vessels, and storage tanks.

  • Apply sound engineering practices and ensure compliance with standards, tolerances, and fits for all tasks, both on-site and in contractor workshops.

  • Conduct troubleshooting and preliminary Root Cause Analysis for equipment and machinery, identifying and formally reporting any emerging issues.

  • Execute all planned mechanical activities while adhering to all required safety standards.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in manufacturing/extractive industry.

Technical/Behavioral Competencies Required:

  • Mechanical upgrading skills (Fitter, Welding and Turning).

  • Belt splicing technology (Cold repair, cold and hot splicing, pulley lagging and belt alignment).

  • Bearing technology and lubrication.

  • Hands-on experience with equipment.

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit the following documents via mcc.recruitments@mbeyacement.com indicating the position applied for in the subject of the email:

  • Cover letter for the position

  • Resume/CV

  • Academic Certificates

Deadline for the Application: 30th March 2026