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)