Sawdoctor at Kilombero Valley Teak Company Ltd (KVTC) September 2025

Kilombero Valley Teak Co. Ltd

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Sawdoctor 

Sawdoctor at Kilombero Valley Teak Company Ltd (KVTC) September 2025

Job Advert: Sawdoctor

Job Title: Sawdoctor
Location: Mavimba, Kilombero District, Morogoro Region
Department: Operations
Job type: Full-time
Reports to: Operations Manager
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

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

b. Training:

• Train an incumbent to Sawdoctor level
• Train saw shop employees to saw filer status
• Train machine operators to set up blades/cutting tools on their respective equipment
• Advise and support management with the necessary information for decision-making

c. Maintenance:

• Maintain Sawshop tools
• Maintain Sawshop equipment
• Ensure Sawshop equipment availability to be at least 95%

d. Purchasing and stock control:

• Ensure agreed stock levels of cutting equipment and consumables are maintained
• Submit timely requests for orders to the PM
• Ensure the best blades are bought at the best price
• Liaise with suppliers
• Stay within the allocated budget

e. Health and Safety:

• Abide by company Health and Safety rules
• Demonstrably practice high safety standards in the Sawshop

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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

How to Apply

This is Full-time Job, Applicants should email their CV, copies of certificates, and application letter not later than Wednesday 08th October 2025 to: hr@kvtc-tz.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews.

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