Repair Maintenance Technician (HDR)

Samtec, Inc; Penang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support both manufacturing and engineering teams. You will coordinate preventive maintenance with production to minimize downtime, assist with equipment upgrades, and perform basic machining and electrical repairs on tooling and machines.

The role requires 3–5 years in a technical environment, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and familiarity with MS Office. CPR/First Aid is desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
• Electrical experience including PLCs is a plus.
• Tool and machine background with machinist skills is a plus.
• Familiar with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize downtime and maintain 90% OTD.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on equipment upgrade projects.
• Perform light machining and basic electrical repairs as needed.
• Communicate manufacturing issues using Level 1 tools.
• Assemble and debug new tooling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain current tooling.
• Order and manage tooling and replacements.

Skills

Machining experience

Electrical troubleshooting

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree (2/4 year)

Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification

Tools

Proximity sensors

Servo motors

Production cameras

PLC (basic)

Job description

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.

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.
4. Electrical experience including, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.
5. Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.
6. Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
7. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
8. 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.
9. Not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
10. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
11. 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).
12. CPR/First Aid/AED training

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.
3. Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification is a plus.
4. Experience can be used to supplement or replace educational require

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