Mechanical Maintenance & Preservation Technician

Gemkom Engineering & Machinery Filial; Bodens kommun; On-site; SEK 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Three meals daily

Job summary

Gemkom Engineering & Machinery Filial seeks diligent Maintenance Technicians to preserve and protect mechanical equipment at a DRI plant. The role covers protection of exposed machinery, corrosion control with VCI treatments, and regular mechanical maintenance on equipment stored outdoors.

Candidates need at least 1 year in mechanical maintenance, vocational training in Mechanical Maintenance, and the ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in mechanical maintenance or industrial preservation.
• Vocational training or certification in Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with mechanical machine elements & assemblies; knowledge about specialized greases and surface corrosion protection applications.
• Physically capable of working at heights.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to preventing equipment damage; knowledge about periodical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Environmental protection: protect exposed machinery from weather and humidity.
• Corrosion control: apply VCI treatments and surface protection to machined parts and sensitive surfaces.
• Mechanical maintenance: grease bearings and perform periodic shaft rotations to prevent degradation.
• Climate management: monitor and implement heating solutions for machinery components as required by specs.
• Inventory & documentation: keep records of preservation activities and maintenance cycles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive maintenance

Working at heights

Preventive maintenance

Education

Vocational training in Mechanical Maintenance

Certification in Industrial Technology

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance & Preservation Technician

Gemkom Engineering & Machinery Filial

Kommun: Boden

Antal jobb: 3

Gemkom Engineering and Machinery Filial is a newly established branch of the Turkish company Gemkom. It is a leading engineering and manufacturing company that operates in a number of areas and in various ways within the steel industry.

We are participating in a project where Stegra AB establishes a steel mill in Norra Svartbyn in Boden where steel will be produced through an almost fossil‑free process using hydrogen gas. Our mission is, among other things, to install machines used in steel production and includes work in mechanics, electronics and plumbing.

We are seeking diligent Maintenance Technicians to join our team for the preservation and protection of mechanical equipment at a DRI plant. This role focuses on ensuring that machinery, currently stored or installed in open‑air environments without HVAC systems, remains in optimal condition through rigorous preservation protocols. The work tasks may include but are not limited to:

Job Description

• Environmental Protection: Implement measures to protect exposed machinery and equipment from adverse weather conditions and humidity.
• Corrosion Control: Apply VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) treatments and other surface protection methods to machined parts and sensitive surfaces.
• Mechanical Maintenance: Perform routine greasing of bearings and execute periodic shaft rotations (turning) to prevent equipment degradation.
• Climate Management: Monitor and implement heating solutions for specific machinery components as required by technical specifications.
• Inventory & Documentation: Keep accurate records of all preservation activities and periodic maintenance cycles.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in mechanical maintenance or industrial preservation.
• Education: Vocational training or certification in Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with mechanical machine elements & assemblies. Also, knowledge about specialized greases and surface corrosion protection applications.
• Physical Capability: Fully comfortable for working at heights.
• Mindset: High attention to detail and a proactive approach to preventing equipment damage. Knowledge about periodical maintenance.

What We Offer

• A 6-month initial contract with a high likelihood of extension based on project needs and performance.
• The opportunity to work with a leading contractor in the industry.
• Accommodation and three complimentary meals daily will be supplied.
• Candidates must be available for shift rotations as dictated by preservation and maintenance needs.

Our headquarters are in Stockholm, and applications are received via the specified e-mail address.

Utbildning

96140 BODEN

Gemkom Engineering and Machinery Filial