Maintenance Technician

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The role covers setup, maintenance, testing, and support for manufacturing machinery and tooling, with emphasis on preventative care and problem-solving across production equipment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical or manufacturing setting, and is capable of multitasking while following safety rules. It offers stability within a global electronics interconnect leader.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
• Electrical experience including proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, PLCs.
• Tooling background including basic machinist skills, die mechanics and soldering.
• Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Able to sit/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize downtime and maintain 90% OTD.
• Support Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on equipment upgrade projects.
• Occasionally perform light machining and basic electrical 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 capacity.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical experience

Soldering

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering degree preferred

Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification

Tools

PLC programming

Machinist skills

Die machining

Industrial instrumentation

Job description

Responsible for setup, maintaining, testing, adjusting, and supporting manufacturing machinery and machinery processes, which could include dies and molds. Will provide preventative maintenance on any problematic manufacturing issues and process equipment if necessary, as well as troubleshoot on a wide spectrum of tooling and production equipment

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

"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.

5. Electrical experience including, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.

6. Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.

7. Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).

8. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.

9. 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.

10. Not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

11. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

12. 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).

13. 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.

a. Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification is a plus.

3. Experience can be used to supplement or replace educational requirements.

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Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path… from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path… from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

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