Machining Plant Technician — Preventive Maintenance Pro

WireCo WorldGroup; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WireCo® is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Mexico to keep plant machinery, equipment and facilities in optimal condition within the machining area. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance across lathes, milling machines, shapers and saws, working autonomously and following our guidelines.

You will review shift handovers, manage work orders, diagnose faults, interpret drawings, select tools, and document activities to ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical career in machines and tools.
• Safety in work at heights
• Safety in electrical maintenance work
• Safety in welding and cutting work

Responsibilities

• Receive shift handovers, review maintenance logs, and follow up on pending jobs, open work orders, and equipment conditions reported by the previous shift.
• Verify the operating condition of assigned machinery and equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shapers, and mechanical power saws, identifying abnormalities, wear, damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with established schedules, work orders, and applicable procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, determine corrective actions, and elevate issues requiring specialized technical support.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, sketches, and engineering specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, fits, and machining requirements.
• Operate lathes and other machine tools to manufacture, modify, repair, and adjust mechanical parts, components, tooling, and process fixtures according to production and maintenance requirements.
• Select and properly use cutting tools, accessories, and measuring instruments to perform machining operations and achieve the required dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Inspect manufactured or repaired parts using appropriate measuring instruments to verify compliance with drawings, dimensional tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Identify tooling and component requirements, propose manufacturing or repair solutions, and contribute to operational continuity and reduced equipment downtime.
• Identify and request the spare parts, materials, and consumables required to complete assigned work through the established warehouse requisition process.
• Complete assigned work orders, document activities performed, record materials used and conditions identified, and close work orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records to ensure traceability of maintenance activities.
• Hand over the shift to the next technician, communicating completed activities, outstanding work, equipment conditions, and risks requiring follow-up.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, following applicable safety procedures and preventing conditions that could cause accidents, equipment damage, or quality issues

Skills

Safety at heights

Electrical safety

Welding safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical career in machines and tools

Job description

WireCo® is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Mexico to keep plant machinery, equipment and facilities in optimal condition within the machining area. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance across lathes, milling machines, shapers and saws, working autonomously and following our guidelines.

You will review shift handovers, manage work orders, diagnose faults, interpret drawings, select tools, and document activities to ensure traceability.