About the role
Purpose of the role:
To rebuild/remanufacture components such as final drives, travel devices, swing transmission etc. according to Hitachi standards.
Reports to: Senior Mechanical Supervisor
Branch: Lusaka
Contract Duration: Two (2) Years
Key Duties And Responsibilities
The Mechanical artisan will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Conduct Workshop maintenance daily (preventive & corrective actions).
- Must be able to conduct toolbox talk/morning safety meeting with ease.
- Identify components by name and machine model.
- Must be able to disassemble, clean and assess the parts for reusability.
- Ensure daily assessments are performed to ensure good housekeeping.
- Must be competent in using measuring tools.
- Remanufacture/repair components to Hitachi standards.
- Test components after rebuilding and report results to the supervisor.
- Carry out a job safety analysis (JSA) before work starts.
- Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety regulations.
- Must be able to analyze cause of failure (failure analysis).
- Ensure daily reports are completed and submitted to the supervisor.
- Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Must have a full Grade 12 Certificate.
- Minimum of a certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair or better.
- Must have 2-3 years’ experience in a Workshop environment.
- Must be a Member of the Engineering institution of Zambia (EIZ).
- All qualifications must be validated by the Zambia qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
Job-Specific Competencies
- Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
- Knowledge of Safety Standards.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals.
- Understanding operations of reman factory will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Hitachi equipment will be an added advantage.
Requirements
If you meet the requirements above, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter in a single document to recruitment-hcmz@hcmaf.com, or send your application to:
The Senior Manager – Human Capital and Administration
Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.
KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M
P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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