Job Advert: Sawdoctor
Job Title: Sawdoctor
Location: Mavimba, Kilombero District, Morogoro Region
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
The overall objective of the SD is to provide KVTC with optimum yield, quality, value, and productivity of the Saw filing and Blade Sharpening workshop. The SD will be responsible for the overall performance of the Sawshop and staff that fall under him. The SD must aim at maximizing operational availability of all of KVTC’s cutting tools, including bandsaw blades, circular sawblades, profile cutters, and planer blades. The SD must also evaluate all processing operations on a continuous basis to improve the quality of service that his/her department renders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Sawshop at KVTC by:
a. Preparing and supplying saw blades and cutting tools to the Sawmill by:- Swaging and setting of teeth
- Sharpening and setting of teeth, side grinding where required
- Tensioning and levelling of blades
- Repairs and welding of blades where required
- Re-tipping of carbide blades
Qualifications and Experience
- Trade Certificates in Saw Filing, Saw Doctoring, Cutting Tool Maintenance
- A Boiler Making qualification may be beneficial
- Fluency in Kiswahili and English
- At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role
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