Maintenance Assistant (Tanjung Langsat Plant)

Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd; Kampung Tanjung Langsat; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant machinery, ensuring smooth operations. You will train operators, monitor spare parts, and support contractors during installations.

The role emphasizes safety and adherence to company standards, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic, manufacturing environment. Fresh graduates are welcome, with 1–2 years’ maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 1–2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in repairing and troubleshooting machinery.
• Familiar with diagrams of machinery and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair machinery to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report on work completed.
• Train operators on proper equipment use before handover.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and notify superiors when stock levels are low.
• Assist in supervising contractors during installation, repair and servicing.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment and comply with standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Diagnose faults

Electrical diagrams

MS Office

Time management

Team communication

English & BM

Education

Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

You will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment to ensure smooth plant operations. Your role will also include monitoring spare parts inventory, training operators on proper equipment use, and supporting contractors during installation and servicing works, while ensuring compliance with the Company’s safety standards and procedures.

Below is a synopsis of your job function:

Repair, troubleshoot and maintain machinery and equipment according to schedule, and report on work completed.

Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure machinery and equipment operate efficiently.

Train operators on the proper use of machinery and equipment before handover.

Monitor spare parts inventory and notify superiors when stock levels are low.

Assist in supervising contractors and vendors during machinery and equipment installation, repair and servicing.

Maintain a safe and secure working environment.

Comply with the Company’s quality, environmental, occupational health and safety standards, Quality Manual and relevant SOPs.

Perform other duties assigned by superiors and Management.

Requirements:

Background:

Possess a Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Experience:

1 - 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.

Experience in repairing and troubleshooting machinery

Knowledge & Skill:

Hands-on ability to diagnose equipment/machine faults quickly and make reasoned, logical decisions under pressure.

Familiar with diagrams of machinery and electrical systems.

Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) applications.

Excellent time management and organisation skills, meticulous and delivers quality work.

Able to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks.

Enjoys working in a fast-paced, challenging yet fun environment.

A highly motivated individual who is willing to take initiatives and follow up with details.

A good team player and communicator.

Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Good presentation skills and able to communicate with all levels.

Why Join Us?

Impactful role: Directly contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations.

Dynamic environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving team culture.

Growth opportunities: Expand your expertise and develop your career within a growing dominant company.

If you are a motivated, proactive professional with a strong Maintenance background, we’d love to hear from you!

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

At Nippon Paint, we believe that colour is personal yet universal, capable of sending messages full of endless variations. Every shade and hue performs a role - a function that is unique. Similarly, the team at Nippon Paint is made up of distinctive personalities, all unique, all different, simply colourful yet harmonious in their combination of talents, strengths and abilities.

With over 130 years of experience in coatings technology, we continually bring advanced coating solutions to meet the ever increasing demands from our customers. We seek to fulfil every need with our wide range of products. From Decorative/Architectural coatings, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Use coatings, Protective coatings & Marine coatings, we are the key to protecting and beautifying the world.

At Nippon Paint, we believe that colour is personal yet universal, capable of sending messages full of endless variations. Every shade and hue performs a role - a function that is unique. Similarly, the team at Nippon Paint is made up of distinctive personalities, all unique, all different, simply colourful yet harmonious in their combination of talents, strengths and abilities.

With over 130 years of experience in coatings technology, we continually bring advanced coating solutions to meet the ever increasing demands from our customers. We seek to fulfil every need with our wide range of products. From Decorative/Architectural coatings, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Use coatings, Protective coatings & Marine coatings, we are the key to protecting and beautifying the world.

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