Bearing Assembler

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum KCSE/ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Hands-on experience in rolling mills
  

Experience required:

• Minimum 5 years
  
• 2 Years Specific to the position
  
• Manufacturing Industry
  

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals.
  
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  

Language requirements:

• English
  
• Kiswahili
  

Computer literacy:

• Basic Computer skills
  

Personality profile

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be a team player
  
• Willingness to work in flexible hours and in shifts when required
  
• Attention to detail and precision
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Disciplined
  
• Positive work attitude
  
• Physical fitness and ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.
  

• Assemble and disassemble work rolls, backup rolls, and chocks in accordance with standard procedures and rolling schedule requirements.
  
• Inspect bearings, chocks, seals, and other components for wear, fatigue, or damage using appropriate measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.) and replace worn-out/missing parts as necessary.
  
• Clean, lubricate, and replace worn-out parts, including bearings, seals, and locking elements as per preventive maintenance schedules.
  
• Install and align rolls and bearing assemblies on the mill stands, ensuring correct positioning and preload.
  
• Shot blasting of rolls
  
• Maintain detailed records of bearing usage, roll performance, and maintenance history.
  
• Operate hydraulic presses and heating/cooling systems used in bearing mounting/dismounting processes.
  
• Ensure all tasks comply with safety regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to diagnose equipment issues and propose corrective actions.
  
• Assist in inventory control of spare parts related to roll assemblies and bearings.
  
• Participate in equipment upgrades, retrofits, and reliability improvement initiatives.