Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As Jr. Technician, you will Perform basic support tasks as assigned to assist the Maintenance Manager in various types of maintenance and maintenance-related jobs.
This position is based in Adama, Adama Industrial Park and you will report to

Maintenance Manager

• Support in day-to-day maintenance-related tasks.
• Assist in breakdowns or installation requirements of plant tanks/equipment.
• Help and support to complete administrative tasks, such as filling out logs and reporting maintenance statuses and Audit documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance duties, including spares and tools controls, minor repairs, assisting troubleshooting, and attending breakdowns.
• Perform general maintenance on minor equipment and machinery as instructed.
• Support maintenance manager to comply with Health Safety Environment and Quality elements-related requirements.
• Contribute to as low downtime at Jotun’s production facilities as possible to ensure continuous operation.
• Provide support to maintain and keep all machines and equipment in good working conditions and maximum performance by supporting in executing preventive maintenance tasks effectively to maximize machinery lifetime.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Electricity
• No experience required

Competence

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Organizational Awareness: understands the organization’s informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done
• Effective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Constructive Teamwork: co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• Self-Development: is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities
• Execution: adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results