Position Purpose
To ensure the reliability, availability, and proper maintenance of production machinery, robots, equipment, and facility systems. The position is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, spare-parts management, facility maintenance, and continuous improvement activities to minimize equipment downtime and support smooth production operations.
Key Responsibilities
A. Production Equipment & Machinery Maintenance
- Develop, implement, and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for production machines, robots, and equipment.
- Execute and monitor preventive maintenance activities according to the established schedule.
- Troubleshoot machinery, robots, and equipment breakdowns and perform corrective maintenance.
- Investigate recurring equipment problems and implement actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they result in production downtime.
- Ensure machines and robots are maintained in proper working condition and kept clean.
- Ensure proper lubrication and greasing activities are carried out according to the required schedule.
- Support production in minimizing machine downtime and improving equipment reliability.
B. Facility & Utility Maintenance
- Monitor and maintain facility and utility systems supporting production operations.
- Ensure regular inspection of:
- Cooling towers
- Chillers
- Air compressors / compressed air systems
- WCPU systems
- ACSU systems
- Blender systems
- Other facility equipment
- Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure the workplace and supporting facilities remain in a safe and suitable condition.
- Coordinate maintenance and servicing activities with external contractors and service providers where required.
C. Spare Parts & Maintenance Materials
- Take ownership of maintenance spare-parts control.
- Monitor spare-parts stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
- Follow up on purchase orders and delivery of required maintenance spare parts.
- Maintain proper records of spare-parts usage and requirements.
- Identify opportunities to optimize spare-parts usage and reduce maintenance costs.
D. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare daily/weekly maintenance activity reports.
- Complete equipment service reports and ensure proper filing and documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Monitor outstanding maintenance issues and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Provide maintenance-related information and updates to management when required.
E. Improvement & Cost Saving
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
- Participate in equipment improvement and modification projects.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities related to machinery, equipment, utilities, and spare parts.
- Support continuous improvement activities to reduce breakdown frequency and production downtime.
F. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Production and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with technicians and external service providers.
- Provide technical support and guidance during equipment troubleshooting and improvement activities.
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement activities when required.
Requirements
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Candidates with strong relevant hands-on maintenance experience may also be considered.
Experience
- Preferably 2–3 years of relevant experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, or manufacturing.
- Experience in a plastic injection moulding/manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
- Experience in troubleshooting production machinery, automation equipment, robots, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, or hydraulic systems is preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Good understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting capability.
- Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of facility and utility systems such as chillers, cooling towers, and air compressors is preferred.
- Familiarity with injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment is an advantage.
- Able to understand basic electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation.
Personal Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Hands-on and practical approach to technical problems.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Proactive and responsible.
- Able to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow issues through to completion.
- Willing to work in a manufacturing environment and support maintenance activities outside normal working hours when required.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a hands-on maintenance professional who can troubleshoot problems, coordinate maintenance activities, and progressively take ownership of the overall maintenance system.