Mechanical Maintenance & Preservation Technician

Gemkom Engineering and Machinery Filial; Bodens kommun; On-site; SEK 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Three meals daily

Job summary

Gemkom Engineering and Machinery Filial seeks diligent Maintenance Technicians to preserve and protect mechanical equipment at a DRI plant in Boden. You will work in environments without HVAC, performing preservation tasks to keep machinery in optimal condition.

Responsibilities include applying corrosion protection, greasing bearings, rotating shafts, and monitoring climate needs. This role requires practical skills, attention to detail, and reliability for a six-month contract with extension

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in mechanical maintenance or industrial preservation.
• Familiarity with preservation of machinery exposed to weather and humidity.

Responsibilities

• Implement weather protection and humidity control for exposed equipment.
• Apply corrosion protection treatments and surface protection methods.
• Perform routine greasing and periodic shaft rotations to prevent wear.
• Monitor and implement heating solutions for machinery as specified.
• Keep accurate records of preservation activities and maintenance cycles.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial preservation

Attention to detail

Proactive maintenance

Technical reading

Education

Vocational training in Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

Surface protection knowledge

Job description

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.

Desirable qualifications (not mandatory)

• 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

• Immediate start in a large‑scale industrial project.
• 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.