Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that all facilities, machinery, and equipment used in the production of new and existing products operate at maximum efficiency and output. This includes implementing total preventative maintenance programs, managing breakdowns of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and responding promptly to technical issues that impact production. The role also involves maintaining mechanical services through planned preventative maintenance, working under general supervision, with performance reviewed at project milestones or upon completion by Senior Management.

1. Conduct periodic inspection, maintenance, and testing of utility systems such as water pumps, power generators, and air compressors.
2. Ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of plant, equipment, utilities, and building facilities for optimal operations.
3. Carry out troubleshooting of faults, maintenance, and repairs to all types of plant and equipment safely, timely, and professionally, returning equipment to operational service.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of planned preventative maintenance schedules.
5. Identify, develop, recommend, and execute key maintenance efficiency drivers to ensure continuous achievement of set goals and objectives.
6. Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules as necessary and planned work orders as required, keeping updated records of preventive maintenance activities and providing feedback to develop the system.
7. Provide technical support throughout the value chain whenever called upon.
8. Attend to breakdowns, identify faults, and solve problems with minimal downtime to production.
9. Identify spare requirements and log usage.
10. Estimate the length of time required to complete a job and the likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales.
11. Work within 5S methodology to maintain a high standard workplace.
12. Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
13. Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to the supervisor.
14. Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.
15. Assist with the moving, installation, and repositioning of machines and equipment.
16. Make full use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and the Work Order (W.O) system.
17. Plan and prioritize workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time.
18. Log completion of work on all required maintenance management systems.
19. Ensure that contractors work in accordance with company procedures.
20. Work in a safe manner complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements to ensure own and others' safety.
21. Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner.
22. Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used, and all associated problems are reported to the supervisor.
23. Support continuous improvement activities.
24. Work and liaise with a range of internal departments and external suppliers, utilizing good effective communication across all functions.
25. Understand engineering, scientific, and other technical information.
26. Show moral courage, openness, and honesty, and have a collaborative approach when dealing with others.
27. Provide training and guidance to junior technicians or new hires as needed.
28. Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

1. Hold a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Possess substantial experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
3. Demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
4. Exhibit structured analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Have a strong mechanical engineering background.
6. Possess a commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and customer delivery.
7. Have a good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of inadequate quality.
8. Experience working with facilities management.
9. Ability to train self and cascade knowledge to others.
10. Excellent teamwork skills.
11. An understanding of health and safety requirements.
12. Flexible approach to duties and tasks.
13. Be a person of high integrity.
14. Must be able to multitask and work independently.
15. Proficient in collecting and analyzing data.
16. Possess strong attention to detail.
17. Have sound physical strength and condition.