Mechanical Technician

Omya; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya is seeking an experienced mechanical maintenance technician for its Kulim, Malaysia plant. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment, performing advanced rebuilds, and supporting environmental health and safety practices.

You will collaborate with plant operators and management, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate records using the maintenance software. A high school diploma and 5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of plant operations and ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair plant mechanical equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Report condition of equipment and status to supervisor for evaluation.
• Communicate status, completion times and needs across departments.
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Respond to call-ins for emergency mechanical maintenance (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Act as mechanical vendor liaison and coordinate parts, labor, and bills of materials.
• Use plant maintenance software to document work effort and status.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Millwright

Machinist

Heavy equipment maintenance

Pipe fitting

General maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Mechanical Maintenance and Technical Support

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by superior.
• Make periodic inspections of plant equipment and report its condition to the supervisor for further evaluation.
• Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance.
• Perform basic equipment rigging with supervision.
• Perform advanced rebuild/retrofits of mechanical equipment (blowers, gear boxes, Centrifuges) and advanced industrial fabrication functions as needed.
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance functions and mechanical fabrication functions as needed.
• Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair. This involves a greater-than-usual level of responsibility to bring the problem to resolution either by completing the repair or identifying and communicating with those in a position to do so.
• Act as mechanical vendor liaison. Coordinate inspection and repair schedules, ensure parts availability, confirm the accuracy of bills of labor and materials, etc.
• Given a specific area the technician should also be aware of replacement part status and notify the foreman of problem areas.
• Use the plant maintenance software system to query for open emergency and planned mechanical maintenance jobs and to accurately and completely document work effort and job status.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department.
• Participate / Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record.
• Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.

Solid line(s) to
Maintenance Executive

Dotted line(s) to
Plant Manager- Kulim & Shah Alam

Number of direct reports
n/a

Number of total reports
n/a

Number of dotted line(s) reports
n/a

Performance Measures
Mechanical equipment.

Other requirements

• Good command of both oral and written local language is required (English is wished).
• Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Internal contacts

• Plant operators
• Plant management team

External contacts

• External engineering firms
• Equipment suppliers

Education
High School diploma or equivalent education

Experience

• 5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.

Knowledge and skills

• High level of mechanical aptitude is a must.
• Knowledge of all plant operations in the area of responsibility.
• Areas of competence include, but are not limited to: millwright, machinist, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting and/or general maintenance.
• Ability to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances.
• Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 100 lbs.
• Basic computer skill (Microsoft Office)