The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing mechanical machinery and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and identify the root cause of equipment problems.
- Repair, replace, and adjust mechanical components such as bearings, belts, chains, gears, shafts, pumps, valves, and motors.
- Carry out regular inspection and servicing of production machines.
- Attend to machine breakdowns and restore equipment to proper working condition as quickly as possible.
- Dismantle, assemble, align, and install mechanical equipment and components.
- Lubricate machinery and ensure proper lubrication schedules are followed.
- Check machine alignment, vibration, temperature, and other operating conditions.
- Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
- Maintain and repair conveyors, compressors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems where applicable.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment safely.
- Maintain proper records of maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and machine breakdowns.
- Coordinate with production operators and supervisors regarding machine issues.
- Identify potential mechanical problems before they cause major breakdowns.
- Maintain the workshop and maintenance area in a clean and organized condition.
- Follow company health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
- Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and according to company procedures.
- Perform other mechanical maintenance duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager.
Skills
- Diploma/ITI or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Maintenance is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Technician in a factory or manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Good knowledge of mechanical machinery, tools, and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
- Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is an advantage.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Physically fit and able to work in an industrial environment.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Responsible, punctual, and safety-conscious.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Willing to work overtime or shifts when required.