Mechanical Technician (Full Time - Permanent)
About the Employer
Job Description
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
(Full Time, Permanent)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure reliable and uninterrupted operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical faults in plant equipment and machinery.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical systems including gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, bearings, shafts, belts, chains, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Conduct regular inspections and identify potential equipment failures, maintenance requirements, and improvement opportunities.
- Support breakdown maintenance activities and ensure mechanical faults are diagnosed and rectified efficiently to minimize production downtime.
- Perform alignment, fitting, assembly, dismantling, and replacement of mechanical components as required.
- Apply practical knowledge to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with Production and other relevant teams to ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and with minimal disruption to operations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, breakdown reports, and documentation related to plant equipment and maintenance activities.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures, maintenance standards, and company requirements while carrying out maintenance activities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD:
- NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1+ years of industrial experience in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or a similar technical role.
- Strong practical knowledge of industrial machinery and mechanical maintenance.
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment and systems.
- Practical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance practices.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Engineering, and other internal teams.
ARE YOU READY TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR CAREER?
If yes, please email your CV with a recent photograph and contact details of two non-related referees to [email protected] indicating the name of the position in the subject within 14 days from the publication date of this advertisement.
OREL CORPORATION (PVT) LTD.
76 Orel Park, Panaluwa-Watakea, Padukka, Sri Lanka
[email protected] | 011 479 2 100 | www.orel.com
