Production Technician

Guocera Sdn Bhd; Kluang; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guocera Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Technician to operate and monitor production equipment, perform start-ups/shutdowns, and ensure smooth material flow in its Johor production lines. The role requires following SOPs, basic fault-finding, and strict adherence to safety and 5S standards.

Candidate should have 1–3 years in manufacturing or production equipment, with ceramic or automated production experience considered an advantage. Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, SKM or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance or related discipline.
• Minimum 1–3 years of manufacturing / production equipment experience; ceramic or automated production experience is an added advantage.
• Able to follow SOPs and use basic tools.
• Good observation, problem-solving, fault-finding, quality awareness, and attention to detail.
• Good teamwork, communication, reporting skills, and ability to work independently during shifts.
• Strong safety and 5S awareness; willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, or shutdowns when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment according to approved SOPs, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Perform machine start-up, shutdown, set-up, changeover, and authorized parameter adjustments.
• Ensure smooth material and product flow within the assigned production process.
• Monitor critical process parameters, machine status, HMI alarms, and operating conditions.
• Conduct in-process quality checks on product dimensions, appearance, defects, and other specified requirements.
• Record process parameters, production output, rejects, downtime, and abnormalities accurately.
• Take first-line corrective action within authorized limits and report deviations promptly.
• Monitor machine condition, sensors, utilities, transfer systems, and product flow throughout the shift.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, minor adjustments, and first-line troubleshooting.
• Execute daily / preventive maintenance according to the PVM/PM schedule and assist during breakdown repairs or shutdowns.
• Report abnormal noise, vibration, leakage, overheating, wear, or other equipment deterioration.
• Comply with PPE, lockout/tagout, machine safety, ISO procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within the assigned production area.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and equipment risks immediately.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, maintenance, breakdown, and downtime records.
• Conduct proper shift handover covering machine, output, quality, maintenance, and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and relevant teams to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

HMI operation

Troubleshooting

SOP compliance

Teamwork

Education

Certificate / Diploma / SKM in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing or related

Tools

Measuring tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

a. Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment according to approved SOPs, work instructions, and production schedules.

b. Perform machine start-up, shutdown, set-up, changeover, and authorized parameter adjustments.

c. Ensure smooth material and product flow within the assigned production process.

2. Process Monitoring & Quality Control

a. Monitor critical process parameters, machine status, HMI alarms, and operating conditions.

b. Conduct in-process quality checks on product dimensions, appearance, defects, and other specified requirements.

c. Record process parameters, production output, rejects, downtime, and abnormalities accurately.

d. Take first-line corrective action within authorized limits and report deviations promptly.

e. Monitor machine condition, sensors, utilities, transfer systems, and product flow throughout the shift.

3. Maintenance Support

a. Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, minor adjustments, and first-line troubleshooting.

b. Execute daily / preventive maintenance according to the PVM/PM schedule and assist during breakdown repairs or shutdowns.

c. Report abnormal noise, vibration, leakage, overheating, wear, or other equipment deterioration.

4. Safety & Compliance

a. Comply with PPE, lockout/tagout, machine safety, ISO procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.

b. Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within the assigned production area.

c. Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and equipment risks immediately.

5. Documentation & Communication

6. Maintain accurate production, quality, maintenance, breakdown, and downtime records.

7. Conduct proper shift handover covering machine, output, quality, maintenance, and outstanding issues.

8. Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and relevant teams to ensure smooth production flow.

Technical & General Skills Requirement

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment operation.

Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with pneumatic / hydraulic awareness.

Familiarity with HMI operation, machine alarms, basic PLC indication, sensors, and safety interlocks.

Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, manuals, drawings, and process specifications.

Ability to use basic maintenance tools and measuring instruments and record process data accurately.

Good observation, problem-solving, fault-finding, quality awareness, and attention to detail.

Good teamwork, communication, reporting skills, and ability to work independently during shifts.

Strong safety and 5S awareness; willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, or shutdowns when required.

Professional / Technical Qualification(s)

Certificate, Diploma, SKM, or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, or related discipline.

Minimum 1–3 years of manufacturing / production equipment experience; ceramic or automated production experience is an added advantage.

Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC/HMI, preventive maintenance, quality and safety; able to follow SOPs and use basic tools.

Guocera Tile Industries is a member of the Hong Leong Group, a Malaysian conglomerate with diverse businesses interests in various countries globally. CERAMICHE GUOCERA ranks among the most reputable brands in the global marketplace, supplying tiles to many prestigious commercial and residential development projects in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide a complete range of products ranging from glazed wall & floor tiles, porcelain tiles to fashionable crafted decorative accessories. Our team of more than 1,000 employees in our operations in Petaling Jaya, Kluang and Meru are committed to providing the best products to our customers wherever they are in the world. In line with our continuous quest for growth and globalization of our business activities, we seek ambitious and dynamic professional’s to join our team.

Hong Leong Group is involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities that generates a revenue base exceeding USD 2.5 billion. The Group's manufacturing and distribution operations and products are represented and distributed by a worldwide network of branches, appointed distributors and agents. Leveraging on its diversity and strength, the Group is committed to producing goods of the highest quality at affordable prices through continuous improvement, innovation, research and development.

Our Locations:

Head Office :

Petaling Jaya

Factory :

Meru, Klang and Kluang, Johor

Ceramic Research Company

Kapar, Selangor

Guocera Tile Industries is a member of the Hong Leong Group, a Malaysian conglomerate with diverse businesses interests in various countries globally. CERAMICHE GUOCERA ranks among the most reputable brands in the global marketplace, supplying tiles to many prestigious commercial and residential development projects in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide a complete range of products ranging from glazed wall & floor tiles, porcelain tiles to fashionable crafted decorative accessories. Our team of more than 1,000 employees in our operations in Petaling Jaya, Kluang and Meru are committed to providing the best products to our customers wherever they are in the world. In line with our continuous quest for growth and globalization of our business activities, we seek ambitious and dynamic professional’s to join our team.

Hong Leong Group is involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities that generates a revenue base exceeding USD 2.5 billion. The Group's manufacturing and distribution operations and products are represented and distributed by a worldwide network of branches, appointed distributors and agents. Leveraging on its diversity and strength, the Group is committed to producing goods of the highest quality at affordable prices through continuous improvement, innovation, research and development.

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