Mechanical Engineer

Alghanim Industries; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kuwait is seeking a Maintenance Shift Engineer. The role involves executing maintenance activities, conducting inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should possess good technical skills, a White Belt certification in Six Sigma, and be conversant in both Hindi and English. This position requires discipline, effective communication, and a strong problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications

• Conversant with Engineering and schematic drawings.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, CNC, DRIVES.
• Good command on languages Hindi & English.

Responsibilities

• Review the ‘Shift handing over’ with the prior shift engineer.
• Conduct Tool box meeting at the start of each shift.
• Execute ‘Preventative Maintenance’ as per the schedule.

Skills

Good ATTITUDE

Good practical and technical skills

Good Communication skills

Good problem-solving skills

Discipline on duty & Punctuality

Sense of Urgency

Education

White Belt certification in Six sigma

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

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Execution of maintenance activities in the plant during the shift in line with the departmental goals / requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Overview

• Review the ‘Shift handing over’ with prior shift engineer to know the status of job tickets running / completed / balance in maintenance.
• Take the physical attendance of the workmen.
• Conduct Tool box meeting at the start of each shift as per the Guidelines of ‘Tool Box Meetings’
• Allocate the job assignments to the peers working under him & issue the related Work Order details / documents & explain any criticalities involved.
• Physically meet the Production Shift In charge for further clarity on priorities for production related breakdown urgencies.
• Ensure that all breakdown Notifications are attended immediately & there is no stoppage to Production activities.
• Prepare and conduct ‘Routine Inspection’ of the Machines, Equipments & Utilities.
• Execute ‘Preventative Maintenance’ (PM) as per the pre defined & approved PM schedule.
• Assist the Production Engineers to ensure that ‘Autonomous Maintenance’ is being followed at all work stations.
• Ensure that Data entry & Notification documentation is viewed & maintained on a hourly basis in SAP.
• Ensure that the required ‘Machine Breakdown’ data is also recorded & handed over in work station ‘Log books’.
• Hourly basis routine checks / monitoring of Machines / machinery are carried out as per the Maintenance schedules.
• Ensure that all employees working under him use the required PPEs & adhere to all safety rules / practices of the Co.
• Ensure that the maintenance activities are at the required speed and Quality levels as per the Company standards.
• Seek all required support from Superiors to achieve the required targets.
• Check & validate, the individual breakdown Completion reports submitted by workmen.
• Ensure that SAP notifications are received for the breakdowns of all the critical machines ( Machines which affect the production flow on break down )
• Prepare a consolidated shift wise Work completion Report & report to the Maintenance Manager / HOD.
• Ensure Participation & play a support Role in team efforts for 5S & EHS initiatives.
• Ensure that immediate reporting of any kind of ‘Near Miss’ / ‘First Aid’ cases / ‘Safety Incidents’ to the Safety officer & concerned Superiors is done.

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge :

• Conversant with Engineering and schematic drawings, Good technical Skills relevant to hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic trouble shooting.
• Basic / working knowledge of PLC , CNC, DRIVES , Hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Knowledge of Computers like MS office.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferable.
• Conversant with operation and hands on experience in repair processes of FCAW, SMAW, SAW machines.
• Basic knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques & at par knowledge in Operational Excellence methodology.
• ‘White Belt certification’ in Six sigma is a MUST.
• Well conversant with use of Production Tools, jigs and fixtures and its setting procedures.
• Working exp in SAP Environment is advantageous.
• Working exposure with ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 are preferable.
• Good command on languages Hindi & English.

Skills :

• Good ATTITUDE,
• Discipline on duty & Punctuality,
• Respect & practice “Safety First” principle.
• Possess “Sense of Urgency”
• Good practical and technical skills,
• Good Communication skills
• The ability to work fast and effectively under pressure
• The ability to manage a varied workload
• Good problem-solving skills
• The initiative to work on your own or as part of a team
• An awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Good eyesight and normal color vision