Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance & Tooling Technician

Samtec, Inc; Penang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support both manufacturing and engineering teams. You will coordinate preventive maintenance with production to minimize downtime, assist with equipment upgrades, and perform basic machining and electrical repairs on tooling and machines.

The role requires 3–5 years in a technical environment, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and familiarity with MS Office. CPR/First Aid is desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
• Electrical experience including PLCs is a plus.
• Tool and machine background with machinist skills is a plus.
• Familiar with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize downtime and maintain 90% OTD.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on equipment upgrade projects.
• Perform light machining and basic electrical repairs as needed.
• Communicate manufacturing issues using Level 1 tools.
• Assemble and debug new tooling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain current tooling.
• Order and manage tooling and replacements.

Skills

Machining experience

Electrical troubleshooting

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree (2/4 year)

Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification

Tools

Proximity sensors

Servo motors

Production cameras

PLC (basic)

Job description

Samtec, Inc in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support both manufacturing and engineering teams. You will coordinate preventive maintenance with production to minimize downtime, assist with equipment upgrades, and perform basic machining and electrical repairs on tooling and machines.

The role requires 3–5 years in a technical environment, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and familiarity with MS Office. CPR/First Aid is desirable.