Equipment & Maintenance Manager

JAC Recruitment; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking an Equipment & Maintenance Assistant Manager to oversee maintenance operations, optimize equipment performance, and ensure safety compliance in a high-temperature manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to lead a technically strong team dedicated to manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment or maintenance roles.
• Proficient in PLC programming and automation control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine maintenance and preventive maintenance plans.
• Manage spare parts inventory and develop procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with national safety laws and develop safety SOPs.

Skills

Understanding of hydraulic systems

PLC programming

Troubleshooting skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Knowledge of die-casting defects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Tools

Mechanical design software (AutoCAD)

Job description

Company And Job Overview

A manufacturer known for producing high-quality auto parts die castings is seeking an Equipment & Maintenance Assistant Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, optimizing equipment performance, leading automation upgrades, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and building a technically strong and collaborative team to support continuous manufacturing excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee routine maintenance, scheduled servicing, and preventive maintenance plans for key equipment including die-casting machines, trim presses, melting furnaces, ladling systems, temperature control units (TCUs), and robotic automation systems.
• Define clear maintenance responsibilities by role to ensure optimal equipment performance, extend service life, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage spare parts inventory and develop procurement strategies to ensure critical components (e.g., hydraulic pumps, sensors, cooling parts) are available to support uninterrupted production.
• Develop recruitment, training, and succession plans for the equipment team, focusing on die-casting process knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with national safety laws and company policies; develop safety SOPs and conduct regular training for high-temperature and molten metal operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Automation, Mechatronics, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, electrical control, thermal management, and automation relevant to die-casting equipment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment or maintenance roles, ideally within die-casting, foundry, or high-temperature manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in maintaining and debugging die-casting machines, CNC machining centres, melting furnaces, and automation systems.
• Proficient in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD); capable of producing equipment drawings and technical documentation.
• Skilled in PLC programming and automation control systems; able to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems independently.
• Knowledge of common die-casting defects (e.g., porosity, cold shut, flash) and how equipment maintenance can prevent them.