{"id":102203,"date":"2026-07-17T12:47:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/technician-welder-mechanical-and-automotive-engineering-department\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:47:21","slug":"technician-welder-mechanical-and-automotive-engineering-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/siaya\/technician-welder-mechanical-and-automotive-engineering-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Technician (Welder) &#8211; Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Technician (Welder) - Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Department\", \"description\": \"Requirements for Appointment\\nFor appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -\\nCraft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication or Welding and Fabrication Level 5.\\nA candidate in possession of National Trade Test I certificate in any of the following areas of specialization will have an added advantage: Carpentry and Joinery, Turning and Fitting, Plumbing, Welding and Fabricating or Painting from National Industrial Training Authority or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and\\nOne who is reliable and of high integrity.\\nGood communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.\\nDuties and Responsibilities:\\nAssembling and maintaining various components of welding equipment.\\nPerforming regular maintenance on equipment and machines within the Institution.\\nResponding to welding emergencies, repairs and welding issues.\\nProviding end users with cost estimates and quotes for repairs and maintenance.\\nInterpreting blueprints and welding specifications.\\nEnsuring compliance with local welding and safety regulations.\\nCutting, assembling, and welding of parts for proper operation.\\nPreparing trainee sessions and materials for practicals.\\nMaintaining accurate records of work performed.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-16\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Siaya National Polytechnic\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Siaya\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-05T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Siaya National Polytechnic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Siaya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-05<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Requirements for Appointment<br \/>For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: &#8211;<br \/>Craft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication or Welding and Fabrication Level 5.<br \/>A candidate in possession of National Trade Test I certificate in any of the following areas of specialization will have an added advantage: Carpentry and Joinery, Turning and Fitting, Plumbing, Welding and Fabricating or Painting from National Industrial Training Authority or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and<br \/>One who is reliable and of high integrity.<br \/>Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.<br \/>Duties and Responsibilities:<br \/>Assembling and maintaining various components of welding equipment.<br \/>Performing regular maintenance on equipment and machines within the Institution.<br \/>Responding to welding emergencies, repairs and welding issues.<br \/>Providing end users with cost estimates and quotes for repairs and maintenance.<br \/>Interpreting blueprints and welding specifications.<br \/>Ensuring compliance with local welding and safety regulations.<br \/>Cutting, assembling, and welding of parts for proper operation.<br \/>Preparing trainee sessions and materials for practicals.<br \/>Maintaining accurate records of work performed.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>The details of the advertised post can be accessed from the Polytechnic&#8217;s website www.siayapolytechnic.ac.ke\/careers. Further, the Interested applicants possessing the above qualifications are requested to download the Fillable Pdf Application Form, Fill and submit the form together with Application letter addressed to the Chief Principal, Siaya National Polytechnic, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic certificates, Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents via e-mail to recruitment@siayapolytechnic.ac.ke Shortlisted candidates with qualifications acquired outside Kenya should obtain recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE). There are two (2) Trainer positions available in the ICT Department. Candidates will be considered separately based on their academic qualifications. One (1) position is reserved for a candidate with a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree, while the other is reserved for a candidate with a Diploma Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the position that matches their qualifications. Applications must be received on or before Close of Business on Wednesday, 5th August, 2026. No application submitted after the deadline will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. N\/B. The Siaya National Polytechnic is committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1), (g,h&#038;i) of the Constitution of Kenya by being an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus women, persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. Approved for Circulation by The Chief Principal and the Secretary of the Governing Council, The Siaya National Polytechnic, P.O BOX 1087-40600, SIAYA.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job\/technician-welder-mechanical-and-automotive-engineering-department-siaya-national-polytechnic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-05 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Siaya National Polytechnic Location: Siaya Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-05 Job Description Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this position, a candidate must have: &#8211;Craft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication or Welding and Fabrication Level 5.A candidate in possession of National Trade Test I certificate in any of the following areas of specialization [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1408,1419],"tags":[1425,1413,1412,2233],"class_list":["post-102203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-siaya","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag","tag-siaya-national-polytechnic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102203"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102203\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}