GAMICO Ltd is a mining company operating the Bashyamba tin mine, one of the largest tin producers in Rwanda, situated in Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District. GAMICO has been in existence for approximately 10 years and has a vision to industrialize and professionalize its mines. The company plans to recruit professionals who will join its team.

1. Job Brief

The Plant Maintenance Fitter is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing mechanical equipment and systems used in mineral processing operations, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

2. Responsibilities

The Plant Maintenance Fitter has the following key responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment such as crushers, conveyors, shaking tables, pumps, jigs, and screens.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct routine servicing and preventive maintenance to avoid equipment failures.
• Install and align new machinery and mechanical components.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and report equipment performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other technicians to improve plant availability.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

3. Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• Degree, Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting and Machining, or related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional Certification in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in mining or mineral processing environments is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and environmental standards.
• Physical fitness and willing to work overtime.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment such as crushers, conveyors, shaking tables, pumps, jigs, and screens.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct routine servicing and preventive maintenance to avoid equipment failures.
• Install and align new machinery and mechanical components.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and report equipment performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other technicians to improve plant availability.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and environmental standards.
• Physical fitness and willing to work overtime.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

• Degree, Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting and Machining, or related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional Certification in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent is an advantage.