Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Samtec, Inc; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to setup, maintain, test and support manufacturing machinery and related tooling. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with upgrades and new tooling on the plant floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in a technical/manufacturing environment, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently. You may be involved in light machining, electrical repairs, and safety‑critical tasks daily.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Experience as maintenance/equipment technician.
• Electrical experience including sensors, motors, and PLCs is a plus.
• Familiar with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds.
• Adherence to safety rules; may work in noisy environments.
• CPR/First Aid/AED training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize downtime while maintaining 90% on‑time delivery.
• Support Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on equipment projects or upgrades.
• Occasionally perform light machining and basic electrical repairs.
• Use Solution Center Tools Level 1 to report issues unresolved on the floor.
• Assemble and debug new tooling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain tooling.
• Order and maintain purchased tooling and replacement parts.

Skills

Technical environment experience

Independent worker

Multitasking

MS Office usage

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing degree

Tool & Die or Electrical certification

Tools

Proximity sensors

Servo motors

PLC programming

Production cameras

Soldering

Job description

Samtec, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to setup, maintain, test and support manufacturing machinery and related tooling. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with upgrades and new tooling on the plant floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in a technical/manufacturing environment, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently. You may be involved in light machining, electrical repairs, and safety‑critical tasks daily.