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Job Description
Position Title: Mechanical Technician
Division: Maintenance
Category: Skilled Worker
Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Salary: SAR 2,500 - 3,500 + FAT
Job Summary
The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy mechanical equipment used in casting and forging operations. The role requires strong hands-on experience with furnaces, presses, hammers, and material-handling systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance & Repair
* Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance on induction and arc furnaces
* Maintain and repair ladles, molding machines, and shakeout machines
* Carry out maintenance of heat treatment furnaces and associated mechanical systems
* Service and troubleshoot forging presses, power hammers, and drop hammers
Forging & Heating Equipment
* Maintain billet heating furnaces and induction heaters
* Repair and align trimming presses and manipulators
* Maintain quenching systems including pumps, tanks, and piping
Overhaul & Alignment
* Perform mechanical overhauls of equipment during shutdowns
* Carry out alignment, fitting, and replacement of mechanical components
* Diagnose mechanical faults such as vibration, leakage, wear, and misalignment
Safety & Compliance
* Follow all mechanical safety procedures, permit systems, and HSE guidelines
* Use appropriate PPE and ensure safe working practices
* Maintain housekeeping and safe conditions in the maintenance area
Coordination & Reporting
* Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, and production teams
* Report equipment condition, failures, and maintenance activities to supervisors
* Maintain maintenance records and logs
Experience Requirement
* Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within casting and forging plants
* Proven experience working on heavy industrial equipment and furnaces
Skills & Competencies
* Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment
* Ability to read mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals
* Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Strong safety awareness and work discipline
* Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
Work Environment & Conditions
* Plant-based role in casting and forging facilities
* Exposure to heat, noise, dust, and heavy machinery
* Shift-based work with overtime applicable as per operational requirements
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