Workshop Manager – Hydraulic Cylinder Repair & Manufacturing
Workshop Manager – Hydraulic Cylinder Repair & Manufacturing
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Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
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Created Date: 2026-10-30
End Date:
Experience: 8 - 10 years
Salary: 1500
Industry: IT Services
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
Manage the day-to-day operation of the hydraulic cylinder repair and manufacturing workshop.
Plan, allocate and monitor workshop jobs to ensure safe, efficient and on-time completion.
Supervise technicians, machinists, fitters, welders, chrome-plating personnel and other workshop staff.
Control the full hydraulic cylinder repair process including receiving, strip-down, cleaning, inspection,
dimensional assessment, repair planning, machining, rod and barrel repair, assembly, pressure testing
and final inspection.
Review damaged hydraulic cylinders and determine the correct repair or remanufacturing method.
Ensure accurate measurement of rods, barrels, pistons, glands, bushes, seal grooves and related
components.
Coordinate machining activities including turning, boring, honing, milling, drilling, polishing and related
repair operations.
Oversee rod repair and hard chrome plating processes and ensure repaired components meet required
dimensional and surface-finish standards.
Ensure correct seal identification, seal selection, installation and assembly procedures.
Ensure all completed cylinders are properly pressure-tested and documented before release.
Implement and enforce workshop quality-control procedures, job cards, inspection records and
traceability.
Control rework, reduce turnaround time and improve workshop productivity and job profitability.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, tooling control and equipment care.
Coordinate with stores/procurement to ensure seals, steel, tubing, chrome-plating materials and other
critical items are available when required.
Prepare technical reports, repair recommendations, quotations support and job-status updates for
management and customers.
Support customer visits and technical discussions, including presenting the company professionally to
mines, contractors and industrial customers.
Train, mentor and develop workshop personnel and establish disciplined working practices.
Assist management in improving workshop systems, capacity, processes and technical standards.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 8–10 years of relevant mechanical/hydraulic workshop experience, with substantial direct
exposure to hydraulic cylinders.
Proven experience in hydraulic cylinder repair, remanufacturing and/or manufacturing.
Previous experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Service
Manager or similar technical leadership role.
Strong practical knowledge of cylinder strip-down, failure assessment, dimensional inspection,
machining, rod repair, barrel repair/honing, assembly and pressure testing.
Experience working in a recognized hydraulic cylinder manufacturer, hydraulic repair company, mining-
equipment service company or other serious industrial hydraulic workshop.
Strong understanding of tolerances, fits, surface finishes and quality requirements applicable to
hydraulic-cylinder components.
Ability to read engineering drawings and understand machining and repair specifications.
Experience managing workshop labour, production priorities, quality, safety and turnaround times.
Experience preparing or reviewing technical reports and communicating repair requirements clearly.
4. Education & Technical Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing
Engineering or a closely related field.
Additional technical training in hydraulics, machining, quality control, welding, NDT or workshop
management will be an advantage.
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to work with workshop/ERP
or job-control systems.
5. English & Communication Requirement
Excellent English is mandatory. The Workshop Manager will represent the company in technical discussions,
customer meetings and presentations. The candidate must be able to communicate confidently and
professionally in spoken and written English, prepare clear technical reports, explain repair findings and
interact effectively with mine representatives, engineers, procurement teams and senior management.
6. Leadership & Personal Requirements
Hands-on technical manager who is comfortable working directly on the workshop floor.
Strong leadership, discipline and accountability.
Able to diagnose problems logically and make sound technical decisions.
Quality-focused, organized and capable of working under production pressure.
Commercially aware and conscious of labour hours, material usage, rework and job profitability.
Professional when dealing with customers and senior management.
Able to train and develop technicians and introduce improved workshop procedures.
Willing and able to relocate to Zambia for the position.
7. Strongly Preferred Background
Candidates who have worked directly for established hydraulic cylinder manufacturers, repairers or
remanufacturing companies in India.
Experience with large-bore and heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders used in mining, earthmoving, construction
and industrial applications.
Exposure to chrome plating, honing, precision machining and hydraulic testing within a cylinder-repair
environment.
Previous experience supporting mining, construction, heavy-equipment or industrial customers.
Previous international or expatriate work experience is an advantage but is not mandatory.
