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A leading company in distribution is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This role involves repairing and maintaining various plant machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing technical support. Candidates should possess at least a Higher Nitec and have prior experience in maintenance, ideally within a distribution setting, along with proficiency in Mandarin.
JOB PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of all plant machinery and supporting equipment, including technical and operational support for all distribution equipment. This individual must maintain supplier/vendor relationships. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Maintain and repair equipment such as conveyor and control systems, as well as power equipment.
Daily operational support of the conveyor system.
Carry out troubleshooting, corrective and preventative maintenance programs for all machines and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
Comply with all relevant local legislation and standards, including but not limited to OSHA, MSDS Standards and ISO Procedures.
JOB CONTENT:
Trouble shoot equipment in the field and the workshop
When fault-finding during equipment breakdown, assess for scope of work, revise priorities and communicate to Operations Management and Supplier
Perform preventative maintenance programs
Maintain preventative maintenance logs on all equipment and systems, and ensure written procedures and protocols are followed correctly
Maintain logs and records of work performed and materials, and equipment used
Complete allocated work by the scheduled date
Replace worn components before mechanical or electrical breakdown occurs
Ensure that repairs and installations carried out meet Safety Standards
Monitor and control equipment using remote digital controls
Train other technicians, share knowledge and advise on improvements
Provide feedback to technical staff on the effectiveness of the preventative maintenance tasks, inaccuracies in documentation and plant performance deficiencies
As a team member, complete work necessary to keep other Maintenance Staff on track with to work plan, including temporary repairs to equipment and availability of supplies
Maintain and take periodic inventory of parts, materials, and components as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area, including clear access ways and safety signs
Conduct a safety audit of equipment to identify faulty equipment and repair or replace it as required
Ensure faults identified in safety audits are rectified promptly
Contribute to the online Knowledge database
Work rostered hours as required, including shifts
Perform other duties of a similar level or nature required by the Maintenance Supervisor
RECOMMENDED CREDENTIALS:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum a Higher Nitec
EXPERIENCES
3 years of experience in maintenance operations, preferably in the distribution environment
COMPETENCIES
Electrical / Mechanical knowledge of powered and hydraulic/pneumatic drive systems, including pumps, motors, etc
Troubleshooting and repair of DC drives and controls
The job task will include PLC fault finding
Electrical measurement testing/inspection
Electrical and mechanical repair
Service management and documentation
PC literate
Strong sense of urgency and troubleshooting ability
HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical experience
Strong communication skills
Able to make decisions and perform responsibilities in a timely manner
Computer knowledge of Windows-based programs
Must be flexible in a changing environment with the ability to multitask
The position requires proficiency in Mandarin, both written and spoken, to effectively liaise with Chinese-speaking counterparts and stakeholders as part of the core job responsibilities