The Equipment Technician is responsible for performing hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production and operational machinery. The role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports smooth warehouse and production operations.
Job Responsibility
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Respond promptly to call-backs for machine recovery when required.
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Monitor equipment performance, conduct routine baseline checks (TPM), and highlight technical issues.
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Provide daily technical support to warehouse operations.
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Perform machine troubleshooting and component replacement according to work instructions
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Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
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Conduct test runs before handing over machines to production to ensure optimal functionality.
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Verify all measuring instruments and equipment are in good working condition.
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Coordinate with Automation Engineers to secure required machine spare parts.
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Maintain proper housekeeping and organisation of spare parts and maintenance tools.
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Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
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Investigate mechanical and electrical failures and provide root-cause findings.
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Collaborate with Equipment Engineers to rectify major component failures.
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Support new tester setup for platform standardisation and optimization.
5. Major Challenges
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Troubleshooting diverse mechanical and electrical issues under time pressure.
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Ensuring minimal downtime while managing multiple maintenance requests.
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Maintaining accurate spare-parts availability to avoid delays.
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Assessing and determining the required corrective actions during equipment breakdowns.
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Prioritising maintenance tasks based on urgency and operational impact.
2. Preventive Maintenance
3. Spare Parts & Inventory Management
4. Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
6. Key Decisions
Job Requirements
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Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
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Knowledge in automation and process control preferred.
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Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance.
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Knowledge of TPM, PLC systems, and automation is advantageous.
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Fresh graduates may be considered.
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Strong team player with a positive attitude.
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Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Able to work in fast-paced operational environments.