Assistant Mechanic

About Rutongo Mines Ltd

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a tin mining company located in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. We are recruiting competent, qualified, and experienced staff for various positions.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Assistant Mechanic
• Grade: C1
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor (functionally directed by team Mechanic and Auto-Electrician)
• Assigned To: Maintenance Team 1 or Maintenance Team 2 (as deployed)
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Job Brief

The Assistant Mechanic works alongside the Mechanic and Auto-Electrician in the assigned Maintenance Team to deliver preventive and corrective maintenance on mining machinery, vehicles, and fixed equipment. This is a qualified, hands-on trade position responsible for executing routine maintenance tasks independently, supporting senior trades on complex repairs, and contributing to the team's overall productivity and safety performance. The position carries full accountability for quality of work performed, accuracy of documentation, and adherence to maintenance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on Maintenance Execution

• Execute routine preventive and corrective maintenance tasks independently on mining machinery, vehicles, and equipment, in line with standard procedures and the Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS)
• Support the Mechanic and Auto-Electrician on complex repairs, providing skilled hands-on assistance throughout the job
• Carry out greasing, oil changes, filter changes, fluid top-ups, basic component replacements, and similar maintenance tasks to a competent standard
• Pre-stage tools, parts, and equipment for jobs; organize the worksite to enable efficient execution

Inspections and Diagnostics

• Conduct routine inspections of mining machinery and vehicles to detect early signs of wear, damage, or failure, and report findings to the Maintenance Supervisor