Lead Mechanical Technician: Plant Maintenance & Reliability

1st-jobs.com; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

1st-jobs.com in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician to lead our maintenance team and oversee mechanical, hydraulic, and related systems across the plant. You will coordinate 24/7 coverage, drive preventive maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and optimize equipment uptime while working closely with operations and engineering.

Candidates should have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a technical apprenticeship and at least 6 years of hands-on experience in large

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical engineering.
• Served a technical apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering.
• 6 years of proven maintenance engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical drive & transmission equipment.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Mechanical maintenance team in shifts and reports to the Shift supervisor.
• Communicates major issues to Maintenance Superintendent when delays occur.
• Provides 24/7 mechanical/hydraulic support to plant operations and engineering.
• Plans and organizes major maintenance requirements with operations and engineering.
• Issues permits to work and LOTO in accordance with safety procedures.
• Maintains safe working environment and ensures compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

PM/TPM

Education

Diploma in Mechanical engineering

Technical apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering

Tools

eAM system

Job description

1st-jobs.com in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician to lead our maintenance team and oversee mechanical, hydraulic, and related systems across the plant. You will coordinate 24/7 coverage, drive preventive maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and optimize equipment uptime while working closely with operations and engineering.

Candidates should have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a technical apprenticeship and at least 6 years of hands-on experience in large