Mechanical Maintenance - Level III

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Level III is a senior-level role responsible for troubleshooting, assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining a wide range of mechanical systems, including CNC, VMC, HMC, SPM, gantry, and robotic systems in a high-performance machine shop environment. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports continuous improvement activities, maintains safety and housekeeping standards, and coaches junior team members. The technician will independently handle complex maintenance tasks and lead projects related to preventive maintenance and safety systems implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE):

• Comply with all HSE standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Use appropriate PPE and ensure safe work practices including LOTO and risk assessments.
• Stop work immediately and report hazards, injuries, or unsafe practices.
• Participate in HSE training and promote safety interdependence.
• Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact in maintenance operations.

• Perform all work per quality standards and follow operation manuals, sketches, and technical documentation.
• Conduct quality inspections and troubleshoot machine-related quality issues.
• Maintain and improve MTBF/MTTR metrics and support failure analysis for downtime reduction.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance system improvements and feedback loops.

• Independently conduct preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance.
• Update breakdown history, PM compliance logs, and Maximo system entries.
• Ensure installation and commissioning of new machines and interfacing with material handling systems.
• Maintain high uptime for critical equipment and ensure timely resolution of breakdowns.
• Plan spare parts using VED and ABC analysis and optimize inventory management.

• Coach, instruct, and lead teams of associates, ITI's, DETs, and trainees.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, 5S, and TPM guidelines.
• Participate in and lead maintenance KPI improvement projects.
• Collaborate with BU leaders and escalate issues or progress updates proactively.

• Actively participate in TPM and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing constraints; contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive housekeeping, equipment cleanliness, and workplace organization.

• Collaborates: Works effectively with team members and cross-functional groups.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and appropriately for different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Responds to internal customer needs with urgency and accountability.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that positively impact operations.
• Drives Results: Consistently meets performance goals under pressure.
• Manages Complexity: Handles multiple priorities with structured problem-solving.
• Nimble Learning: Learns from experience and adapts quickly.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Models safe behavior and engage others in safety practices.
• Controls Safety: Identifies and manages hazards in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies knowledge of machines, tools, and production processes for reliable operations.
• Values Differences: Respects and leverages diverse perspectives in team environments.

• Required: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred: Additional training in TPM, safety systems, or maintenance software (e.g., Maximo).
• Compliance: May require licenses aligned with export control or regional regulations.

• Deep understanding of CNCs (VMC, HMC), SPMs, robotic and gantry systems.
• Practical experience in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with TPM, 5S, LOTO, RCA, and safety systems implementation.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to generate maintenance reports.
• An analytical, problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to operations.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and leadership skills.

• Minimum: 5-6 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within a machine shop or similar environment.
• Specialization: Experience in handling machine shop maintenance, especially on CNC equipment, interfacing systems, and automation controls.
• Additional Advantage: Prior involvement in maintenance project execution, safety system implementation, and team mentoring.