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Job description
**Working Relationships**
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**Internal:**
* Working in Workshop – Finishing Section
* Work as a team member in Workshop – Finishing and follow supervisor's instructions
* Support Sr. Technician – Finishing
**External:**
* As required
**General Summary**
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To perform maintenance and overhauling activities of the Finishing Section throughout the plant with high proficiency, quality, and maximum safety standards.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
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### **Implement Production Optimization**
* Execute scheduled corrective maintenance and major repairs of equipment to optimize production and minimize plant downtime related to maintenance activities.
### **Facilitate Corrective Action**
* Perform troubleshooting during shutdowns of mechanical equipment and assist in identifying root causes for corrective actions.
* Attend mechanical maintenance issues during plant shutdowns and communicate equipment abnormalities to supervisors for planning and rectification.
* Ensure availability of required tools and tackles.
### **Meet Engineering and Safety Principles**
* Inspect equipment to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations during maintenance activities in the Finishing Section.
### **Assistance and Support**
* Assist Sr. Technician – Finishing in all technical activities to ensure smooth maintenance operations during shutdowns.
* Act as Sr. Technician in the absence of the Sr. Technician or whenever required by the section.
### **Following Standards**
* Follow mechanical maintenance standards for all equipment in Workshop – Finishing.
### **Health, Safety and Environmental Practices**
* Comply with all relevant safety, quality, health, and environmental policies and procedures applicable to maintenance activities.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**
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* Ability to deliver agreed outcomes.
* Willingness to learn and work effectively as part of a team.
* Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and resolve maintenance issues.
* Good troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Safe work practices and safety awareness.
* Good communication skills with supervisors and team members.
* Proficiency in using hand tools, measuring tools, portable tools, and tackles.
**Minimum Education Qualifications**
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**Mandatory:**
* ITI in Mechanical Fitter Trade.
**Required Technical Knowledge:**
* Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance.
* Knowledge and skills in troubleshooting mechanical problems.
* Understanding of engineering drawings and hydraulic circuits.
**Professional Experience**
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**Mandatory:**
* 3–5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within a steel plant as a Technician / Fitter.
**Preferred:**
* Knowledge of rigging and slinging activities.
**Key Performance Indicators**
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* Ensure implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment practices to achieve zero accidents.
* Optimize maintenance costs related to mechanical repairs and downtime reduction.
* Support corrective actions for timely resolution of maintenance issues.
* Ensure compliance with planned maintenance systems, procedures, and techniques.
**Technical Competencies**
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CompetencyLevelMeasuring InstrumentsIntermediateMechanical Assembly PracticesIntermediateLimit, Fit, and ToleranceIntermediateFastenersIntermediateMechanical Power TransmissionIntermediateRigging and Lifting Tools \& TacklesIntermediateEngineering Machine DrawingIntermediateSAP PMBasicWorkplace SafetyAdvancedQuality Management SystemBasicMS OfficeIntermediateWelding and Gas CuttingIntermediate
**Working Conditions**
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The role involves working in an industrial workshop environment with exposure to:
* Noise
* Dust
* Oil and grease
* Heat
* Mechanical equipment
* Maintenance activities during shutdowns
* Potential workplace hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures
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