Mechanical Technician

Omya Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Group in Malaysia seeks a skilled Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair plant equipment. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and rebuild mechanical systems, read drawings, and coordinate with vendors and maintenance teams.

This permanent role requires reliability, safety compliance, and the ability to work various shifts. You will perform preventive maintenance, participate in safety programs, and document work using the maintenance software.

Qualifications

• High level of mechanical aptitude is required.
• Ability to read drawings to assemble/disassemble equipment.
• Experience with millwright, machinist tools and heavy equipment maintenance.
• Experience with pipe fitting and general maintenance tasks.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair plant mechanical equipment.
• Perform advanced rebuilds/retrofits and fabrication as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and report status to supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Act as mechanical vendor liaison and manage parts availability and labor bills.
• Maintain safety and quality procedures per company guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read drawings

Industrial maintenance

Millwright

Machinist

Pipe fitting

General maintenance

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance

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.

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).

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.