MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Merchants Global; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Global in Port Klang, Malaysia, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support safe operation of factory machinery and facilities. You will carry out preventive maintenance, inspections and minor repairs, while maintaining calibration and maintenance records.

Candidate should have a diploma or degree and 1–2 years in factory maintenance; experience in food manufacturing is a plus. Willingness to work overtime and in a production environment is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma/Degree or equivalent.
• Technical or mechanical/electrical qualification is an advantage.
• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in factory maintenance, engineering or machinery maintenance.
• Experience in food manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspection, servicing and minor repairs of machinery and equipment.
• Attend to equipment breakdowns and assist with corrective maintenance.
• Carry out water filter backwash and maintain records.
• Conduct equipment cleaning and hygiene checks and maintain records.
• Conduct glass & brittle plastic inspections and report abnormalities.
• Maintain Equipment Calibration Master List and calibration schedule.
• Coordinate external calibration and maintain certificates and labels.
• Assist with installation, inspection and commissioning of new machinery.
• Maintain maintenance records for traceability and audits.
• File maintenance documents for HACCP, Halal audits.
• Work closely with Production and QA/QC on inspections and actions.
• Comply with safety, hygiene, food safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Basic Excel/Word

Education

Diploma/Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Calibration tools

Job description

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To support the smooth and safe operation of factory machinery, equipment and facilities by carrying out preventive maintenance, basic repair and inspection activities, while ensuring all maintenance, calibration, cleaning and equipment records are properly maintained and updated. The position is also responsible for monitoring maintenance and calibration schedules and supporting the commissioning of new machinery and equipment.

About the role

To support the smooth and safe operation of factory machinery, equipment and facilities by carrying out preventive maintenance, basic repair and inspection activities, while ensuring all maintenance, calibration, cleaning and equipment records are properly maintained and updated. The position is also responsible for monitoring maintenance and calibration schedules and supporting the commissioning of new machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), routine inspection, servicing and minor repairs of machinery and equipment.

• Attend to equipment breakdowns, perform basic troubleshooting and assist with corrective maintenance.

• Carry out water filter backwash and maintain the relevant records.

• Conduct routine equipment cleaning and hygiene checks and maintain cleaning records.

• Conduct glass & brittle plastic inspections and report any abnormalities or breakages.

• Maintain the Equipment Calibration Master List and monitor the calibration schedule and due dates.

• Coordinate external calibration and ensure calibration certificates and status labels are properly maintained.

• Assist with installation, inspection and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance, inspection, calibration and equipment records for traceability and audit purposes.

• Ensure maintenance-related documents are properly filed and readily available for HACCP, Halal and other audits.

• Work closely with Production and QA/QC on equipment inspections, maintenance issues and corrective actions.

• Comply with all company safety, hygiene, food safety and environmental requirements.

Job Requirements

Education

• Minimum Diploma/Degree or equivalent.

• Technical or mechanical/electrical qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in factory maintenance, engineering or machinery maintenance.

• Experience in food manufacturing is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

• Basic knowledge of machinery maintenance.

• Able to use basic hand tools and maintenance equipment.

• Basic understanding of preventive maintenance.

• Basic understanding of calibration and measuring instruments.

• Able to read maintenance checklists and equipment manuals.

Documentation Skills

• Able to complete maintenance and inspection records accurately.

• Basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel/Word.

• Able to maintain equipment lists and schedules.

Personal Attributes

• Responsible and disciplined.

• Good attendance and punctuality.

• Able to work independently.

• Good attention to detail.

• Willing to work overtime when required.

• Able to work in a factory/production environment.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.