Mechanical Technician

Key Accountabilities Mechanical Maintenance and Technical Support • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by superior. • Make periodic inspections of plant equipment and report its condition to the supervisor for further evaluation. • Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance. • Perform basic equipment rigging with supervision. • Perform advanced rebuild/retrofits of mechanical equipment (blowers, gear boxes, Centrifuges) and advanced industrial fabrication functions as needed. • Safely operate powered industrial vehicles. • Perform basic electrical maintenance functions and mechanical fabrication functions as needed. • Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair. This involves a greater-than-usual level of responsibility to bring the problem to resolution either by completing the repair or identifying and communicating with those in a position to do so. • Act as mechanical vendor liaison. Coordinate inspection and repair schedules, ensure parts availability, confirm the accuracy of bills of labor and materials, etc. • Given a specific area the technician should also be aware of replacement part status and notify the foreman of problem areas. • Use the plant maintenance software system to query for open emergency and planned mechanical maintenance jobs and to accurately and completely document work effort and job status. Environmental Health & Safety • Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department. • Participate / Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record. • Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures. Solid line(s) to Maintenance Executive Dotted line(s) to Plant Manager- Kulim & Shah Alam Number of direct reports n/a Number of total reports n/a Number of dotted line(s) reports n/a Performance Measures Mechanical equipment. Other requirements • Good command of both oral and written local language is required (English is wished). • Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial. Internal contacts • Plant operators • Plant management team External contacts • External engineering firms • Equipment suppliers Education High School diploma or equivalent education Experience • 5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance. • Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices. Knowledge and skills • High level of mechanical aptitude is a must. • Knowledge of all plant operations in the area of responsibility. • Areas of competence include, but are not limited to: millwright, machinist, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting and/or general maintenance. • Ability to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment. • Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances. • Exposure to extreme environmental conditions. • Constant standing and walking. • Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling. • Occasional lifting of objects up to 100 lbs. • Basic computer skill (Microsoft Office)