Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Prysmian Australia; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform electrical, instrument and mechanical maintenance in our Malacca plant. The role emphasizes safe work, 5S discipline, and efficient communication across shifts.

The ideal candidate holds a professional certificate or diploma in engineering, with at least 1 year of related experience. Familiarity with extrusion and cabling machinery is a plus, as is the ability to read drawings and diagnose electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Must possess a professional certificate or diploma in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics.
• Minimum 1 year of strong working experience in related maintenance field.
• Familiar with cable extrusion, cabling machines and wire drawing machines an added advantage.
• Able to read machine drawings and service manuals in electrical/mechanical domains.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical control systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Good communication and ability to work in shifts and independently.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HSE requirements and perform safe work in the workplace.
• Maintain good 5S practices in the workshop and maintenance area.
• Communicate efficiently among peers and superiors.
• Provide electrical, instrument and mechanical maintenance to the plant on a reactive and preventative basis.
• Aim to reduce downtime by improving MDT/MTBF metrics.
• Diagnose breakdowns and perform rectification on production machinery, facility, R&D, and logistics equipment.
• Execute maintenance duties as directed by superiors.
• Respond quickly during emergencies and machine breakdowns.
• Update shifts on parts/equipment status and related matters via verbal and written notes.
• Record breakdowns and job accomplishments in the logbook and JOC.
• Ensure daily checklists are completed and procedures followed.
• Comply with company procedures, rules and regulations.
• Carry out multitask assignments to improve quality and productivity.
• Undertake any other ad hoc duties as instructed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical drawing reading

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Eng

Tools

Cable extrusion machines

Cabling machines

Wire drawing machine

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform electrical, instrument and mechanical maintenance in our Malacca plant. The role emphasizes safe work, 5S discipline, and efficient communication across shifts.

The ideal candidate holds a professional certificate or diploma in engineering, with at least 1 year of related experience. Familiarity with extrusion and cabling machinery is a plus, as is the ability to read drawings and diagnose electrical systems.