Automation Technician: High-Volume Production & Maintenance

Celestica; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Specialist for high-volume automated production lines in Johor Bahru. You will troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, robotic arms, and vision systems to minimize cycle-time bottlenecks and keep lines running.

You will implement preventive maintenance, log downtime and yield metrics, and ensure safety with LOTO protocols. The role requires flexibility to work day/night shifts in a 24/7 operation and strong diagnostic skills across mechanical,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotic arms, and smart conveyors.
• Reading electrical schematics, pneumatic circuits, and mechanical drawings.
• Calibrating camera alignments, proximity sensors, and barcode/QR scanners.
• Lean manufacturing mindset with 5S and waste minimization.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid troubleshooting and emergency repairs on high-runner automated production lines to minimize downtime.
• Execute strict preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to avoid breakdowns on high-speed automation equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hardware, and PLC control system errors on the fly.
• Calibrate and adjust sensors, robotic arms (Pick-and-Place), conveyors, and automated vision systems.
• Address repetitive machine jams, software version errors, and component placement defects to stabilize output.
• Log downtime data, machine failure modes, parts consumption, and yield metrics for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) protocols and maintain organized, safe workstations for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Automation Systems

Hardware Diagnostics

Vision & Smart Sensors

Lean Manufacturing Mindset

Tool Proficiency

Shift Flexibility

Tools

Diagnostic measurement equipment

Schematic reading tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Specialist for high-volume automated production lines in Johor Bahru. You will troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, robotic arms, and vision systems to minimize cycle-time bottlenecks and keep lines running.

You will implement preventive maintenance, log downtime and yield metrics, and ensure safety with LOTO protocols. The role requires flexibility to work day/night shifts in a 24/7 operation and strong diagnostic skills across mechanical,