Senior Maintenance Technician

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About The Role

Job Summary

For performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on industrial equipment and systems. The role requires strong mechanical expertise combined with electrical knowledge to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime. Special focus on critical production machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, advanced troubleshooting, and timely repairs on a diverse range of critical industrial equipment, including CNC machines, Lathes, Drills, Compressors etc.
• Maintenance Execution: Execute and optimize the scheduled preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Mechanical Expertise: Accurately diagnose, repair, and overhaul complex mechanical systems, including power transmission components, bearings, pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
• Electrical Proficiency: Handle essential electrical maintenance tasks such as wiring, motor control circuit troubleshooting, sensor calibration/replacement, and basic electrical fault diagnosis.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all maintenance activities, spare parts consumption, and equipment history.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all relevant safety standards (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PPE requirements) and company maintenance policies during all work execution.
• Operational Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with Production and other departments to minimize equipment downtime and proactively contribute to improving overall operational efficiency.
• Installation & Commissioning: Provide technical support and hands-on assistance during the installation, testing, and commissioning of new plant machinery and equipment.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical trade certification.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in industrial maintenance within a heavy manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of critical equipment, including CNC machines, Lathes, Overhead Cranes, Drills, Compressors, etc.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical background with extensive hands-on experience in repair, overhaul, and predictive maintenance.
  
  

What we offer you

• Annual vacation of 21 working days.
• Excellent opportunities for development, along with a competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
• A great working environment.
  
  

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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