Mechanical Technician job at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Jun-23
Location: Kampala
Mechanical Technician 2026-06-22T17:36:17+00:00 Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_113/logo/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Healthcare Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Science & Engineering 2026-07-07T17:00:00+00:00 8 Ensure all breakdown and preventive maintenance of plant machinery is done efficiently to maintain required standards and equipment quality. Key Roles / Duties - Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
- Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
- Resolve motor, pump, conveyor, pneumatic, hydraulic and transmission problems.
- Ensure working with team and independently.
- Comply with company safety guidelines and procedure.
- Repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards.
- Handle personal tools as per tool list.
- Time accounting to complete work order,
- Works all shifts flexibly when job demand.
- To ensure proper understanding, reading and interpretation of the mechanical drawings.
- To always maintain the logbooks for servicing equipments.
- Maintain and repair of all plant machines and utility.
Technical and maintenance role - To follow P.M.S plan for all machines
- To maintain all plant machines so as to reduce frequent breakdown and cost of repair.
- To check on oil and lubrication system for all machines and utilities.
- To check and control all leakages for steam, water and compressed air in the plant.
Any Other Duties - To perform mechanical setting.
- To perform alignment for the transmission system.
- To perform minor electrical work.
- To replace spare parts and maintain its report.
- To use the maintenance module in ERP.
- To close utilities supply to the equipment, incase emergency.
COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge/ Skills: - Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineer design, installation, maintenance and repairs.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Great organizational and time management abilities.
- Good communication & interpersonal Skills
- Able to learn and adopt to change.
- Innovative / creative skills.
Behavioral / Attitude Competencies: - Respect for others
- Sociable
- Result oriented
- Open and Decisive.
- Business Acumen
- Team Work
- Responsible
- 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
- Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions and perform repairs
- Optimize mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery settings
- Resolve motor, pump, conveyor, pneumatic, hydraulic and transmission problems
- Perform preventive maintenance as per established standards
- Maintain compliance with safety guidelines and procedures
- Interpret mechanical drawings
- Maintain equipment logbooks and maintenance records
- Check lubrication systems and leakages
- Follow PMS maintenance plans
- Support emergency equipment shutdowns
- Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
JOB-6a397291171b6 Vacancy title: Mechanical Technician Jobs at: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, July 7 2026 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Monday, June 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Ensure all breakdown and preventive maintenance of plant machinery is done efficiently to maintain required standards and equipment quality. Key Roles / Duties - Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
- Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
- Resolve motor, pump, conveyor, pneumatic, hydraulic and transmission problems.
- Ensure working with team and independently.
- Comply with company safety guidelines and procedure.
- Repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards.
- Handle personal tools as per tool list.
- Time accounting to complete work order,
- Works all shifts flexibly when job demand.
- To ensure proper understanding, reading and interpretation of the mechanical drawings.
- To always maintain the logbooks for servicing equipments.
- Maintain and repair of all plant machines and utility.
Technical and maintenance role - To follow P.M.S plan for all machines
- To maintain all plant machines so as to reduce frequent breakdown and cost of repair.
- To check on oil and lubrication system for all machines and utilities.
- To check and control all leakages for steam, water and compressed air in the plant.
Any Other Duties - To perform mechanical setting.
- To perform alignment for the transmission system.
- To perform minor electrical work.
- To replace spare parts and maintain its report.
- To use the maintenance module in ERP.
- To close utilities supply to the equipment, incase emergency.
COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge/ Skills: - Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineer design, installation, maintenance and repairs.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Great organizational and time management abilities.
- Good communication & interpersonal Skills
- Able to learn and adopt to change.
- Innovative / creative skills.
Behavioral / Attitude Competencies: - Respect for others
- Sociable
- Result oriented
- Open and Decisive.
- Business Acumen
- Team Work
- Responsible
- 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
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? abacuspharma.com&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Tuesday,%20July%207%202026">Click here to submit your application now.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their curriculum vitae (CV) and academic credentials Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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