Maintenance Technician

Samtec Asia Pacific; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific in Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Equipment Technician to support manufacturing with PM tasks, machine downtime reduction, and 90% OTD. The role involves electrical repair work, tooling assembly, and occasional light machining.

Strong MS Office skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this position. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in a technical or manufacturing environment, with experience in electrical systems, PLCs, and tooling.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 corrected vision.
• Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
• Electrical experience including proximity sensors, servo motors, cameras, PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Tool and machine background including basic machinist skills and soldering.
• Familiar with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
• Must sit/stand for 90 consecutive minutes.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical experience

PLC troubleshooting

Proximity sensors

Servo motors

MS Office

Multitask ability

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical degree

Tool & Die certification

Tools

MS Office tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.

1. Coordinate assigned PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize machine downtime while maintaining a minimum of 90% OTD.
2. Support Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on projects related to equipment and/or equipment upgrades.
3. Occasionally perform light machining and basic electrical controls repairs.
4. Utilize Solution Center Tools Level 1 to communicate manufacturing issues that cannot be resolved on the production floor.
5. Assemble and debug new tooling.
6. Troubleshoot and maintain current tooling.
7. Order and maintain purchased tooling, replacement tools and additional capacity
8. Electrical experience including, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.
9. Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.
10. Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
11. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
12. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
13. Not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
14. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
15. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).
16. CPR/First Aid/AED training

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”

Required Experience:

1. 3-5 Years’ Experience in a Technical or Manufacturing environment.
2. Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
3. Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
4. Electrical experience including, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.
5. Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.
6. Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
7. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
8. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
9. Not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
10. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
11. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).
12. CPR/First Aid/AED training

Preferred Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. 2-Year or 4-Year Electrical or Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/Technical Degree is preferred.
3. Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification is a plus.
4. Experience can be used to supplement or replace educational requirements.