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Machinist / Operator (Soya Extruder & Expeller Plant)

Vaimar Farms Lusaka, Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: Vaimar Farms

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  • EmployerVaimar Farms
  • LocationLusaka, Zambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Vaimar Farms
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Posted
May 15, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website Vaimar Farms

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: MACHINIST / OPERATOR

Are you highly skilled, practical, and safety-conscious?

Vaimar Farms Limited is a commercial poultry and egg production business. To support our internal feed production infrastructure and ensure consistent nutrition for our poultry stock, we are seeking a results-oriented Machinist / Operator to take full charge of our soya cake extruder and oil expeller plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Machine Operation: Safely and efficiently operate a soya extruder and an oil expeller machine
  • Setup & Calibration: Perform precise machine setup, mechanical adjustments, and configuration calibration to maximize oil extraction rates and protein cake quality.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine servicing, proactive inspection, and targeted mechanical maintenance to minimize processing plant downtime.
  • Early Fault Detection: Monitor machinery during operation to hear, see, or feel mechanical deviations; troubleshoot and diagnose faults early before major breakdowns occur.
  • Material Efficiency: Monitor feed processing parameters to reduce material spillage, optimize product recovery, and maintain high standards of housekeeping around the plant.

Requirements

  • Education: Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any related mechanical trade qualification.
  • School Certificate: Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
  • Technical Experience: Minimum of 2 to 5 years of verified, hands-on experience specifically operating and maintaining an industrial oil expeller and a soya bean extruder.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in the use of mechanical precision tools, alignment of motors, troubleshooting internal gearbox components, and reading machinery manuals.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the specified professional requirements should submit their application letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of their academic and technical certificates.

Send your CV to: HR@vaimarfarmsltd.com

Use “Machinist / Operator Application- [Your Name]” as the email subject line.

Deadline: 22nd May,2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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