Browns East Africa Plantations PLC is a leading tea manufacturing company based in Kericho, with operations spanning multiple counties. We offer a dynamic career experience, blending local expertise with global best practices. We invite expressions of interest from highly competent, self-driven, and adaptable ndividuals. Qualified candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply for the available position.
ROLE SUMMARY
The role entails repairing metal structures using welding equipment and techniques. It involves interpreting technical drawings, preparing materials, and ensuring high-quality welds while adhering safety
standards and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains machinery components and parts by metal fusion
- Fabricates designed components
- Contributes in simple designs as per business needs
- Carry out welding and fabrication as will be assigned by workshop supervisor from time to time.
- Should be able to read, interpret and implement engineering drawings.
- Should be able to carry out welding using MIG, TIG and arch welding.
- Carry out assessment and develop bill of quantities for specific works.
- Ensure safe custody of company tools assigned to them
- Should have good understanding of materials mechanical properties and choice of correct welding rods for a specific tasks.
- Should be able to Account for all materials issued to him / her to do a particular job.
- Should be able to continuously Keep abreast with new technologies to improve own skills and competence.
- Responsible for cascading practical knowledge on welding to mates and apprentices
- Responsible for the proper use and care of welding equipment and tools in the workshop
- Should be able to use all workshop tools and other machines and measuring instruments such as calipers and measuring tapes. Interpreting engineering drawings and meet end product standards requirements.
- Should be able to do repairs to machinery and machine components. Fit and assemble metal parts, tools including brazing of parts.
- Good knowledge and adherence to safety protocols
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Certificate in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (bias in welding and fabrications operations) or their equivalent
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must work with minimum supervision
- Knowledge on industrial machinery
- Supervisory skills
- Computer CAD knowledge will be added advantage
- 2 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing / Workshop set up.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications for the role should apply on or before 15th May 2026 using the following link: https://brownsplantationsiobs.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted