Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. previously known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC is a privately owned company located in Addis Ababa in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area. Kadisco is a company that traces its origins back from a small automotive parts dealership that was operating in one of the busy streets of Addis Ababa back in late 60\u2019s. During the period until 1975 it had the opportunity to act as the sole distributor for Sadoline Paints. In 1979 it was registered as the sole company to manufacture adhesives and glue. By stages, the company developed into a diversified paint manufacturer.
\nIn February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd and Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC formed a joint venture for business in Ethiopia and came to be known as Kadisco Asian paints. Asian Paints is India\u2019s leading paint company and Asia\u2019s second largest, with a group turnover of USD 2.7 billion. The group has an enviable reputation in the corporate world for professionalism, fast track growth, and building shareholder equity. Asian Paints operates in 19 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities in the world servicing consumers in over 65 countries.
\nToday the company produces a full range of paints for the construction, industrial and automotive sectors. It also produces wood and concrete lacquers as well as adhesives for the wood and leather industry.
\nJob Summary:
\nThe Junior Mechanic is responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, and proper functioning of mechanical equipment and machinery used in the paint production process. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring smooth plant operations in compliance with safety and quality standards.
\nKey Duties and Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Assist in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machinery and equipment used in paint production.
\n\u2022 Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
\n\u2022 Identify mechanical faults and assist in troubleshooting and repairs.
\n\u2022 Perform routine lubrication, adjustment, and replacement of mechanical parts.
\n\u2022 Support installation and commissioning of new machines and equipment.
\n\u2022 Maintain maintenance records and report issues to the supervisor.
\n\u2022 Follow workplace safety rules, procedures, and company policies at all times.
\n\u2022 Ensure tools and equipment are properly handled and maintained.
\n\u2022 Coordinate with production teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
\n\u2022 Participate in continuous improvement and maintenance activities.
\nApplication Procedure
\nReview of applications will begin as soon as they are received and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint them before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
\nLocation: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
\nRequired No.: 1 Candidate
\nJob Type: Full-Time<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
\n\u2022 Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Mechanics, or related field.
\n\u2022 One to two years of relevant work experience; fresh graduates may be considered.
\n\u2022 Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment is an advantage (paint or chemical industry preferred).
\n\u2022 Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, mixers, compressors, and production machinery.
\n\u2022 Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
\n\u2022 Basic communication skills in English.
\n\u2022 Strong willingness to learn, good teamwork, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2226","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2226"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2226"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}