Position Overview / Scope of Role

The General Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing machinery, mechanical equipment, and related operational systems to ensure equipment reliability, operational continuity, and efficient production activities. The position primarily focuses on industrial and manufacturing machinery maintenance while also providing mechanical maintenance and repair services for company-owned vehicles as required. The role ensures timely response to mechanical breakdowns, implementation of preventive maintenance activities, proper utilization of tools and maintenance resources, and compliance with workplace safety procedures. The position contributes to minimizing equipment downtime, extending machinery service life, and maintaining the operational readiness of company assets.

Top Roles and Responsibilities

Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Repair

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify the causes of machinery breakdowns, abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, and operational failures.
• Repair, adjust, and replace defective mechanical components, parts, and assemblies as required.
• Maintain mechanical systems, including motors, pumps, bearings, belts, chains, gears, shafts, conveyors, and other machine components.
• Support the installation, assembly, alignment, adjustment, and commissioning of new or relocated machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that manufacturing machinery operates efficiently and in accordance with operational and safety requirements.
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns to minimize production interruptions and equipment downtime.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance plans and manufacturer recommendations.
• Inspect machinery and equipment regularly to identify potential mechanical problems before they result in breakdowns.
• Perform corrective maintenance and ensure that repaired equipment is properly tested before being returned to operation.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, replaced parts, and equipment conditions.
• Report recurring mechanical problems and recommend appropriate measures to improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with production personnel to schedule maintenance activities with minimum disruption to production operations.

Company Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

• Conduct routine mechanical inspections and maintenance of company-owned vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair common mechanical problems involving engines, braking systems, suspension systems, steering systems, cooling systems, and other vehicle components.
• Perform or coordinate routine servicing, including oil changes, filter replacement, lubrication, and inspection of mechanical components.
• Identify vehicle defects and recommend necessary repairs or replacement of parts.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance requirements and report major mechanical problems requiring specialized external service.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance and repair records to support proper fleet management.

Tools, Spare Parts, and Maintenance Resource Management

• Ensure proper use, handling, and maintenance of mechanical tools, workshop equipment, and maintenance materials.
• Identify spare parts and materials required for machinery and vehicle maintenance and communicate requirements to the responsible supervisor.
• Monitor the condition and availability of commonly used spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Ensure replaced components and defective parts are properly identified and reported.
• Promote efficient utilization of maintenance resources and minimize unnecessary repair costs.

Workplace Safety and Maintenance Standards

• Comply with occupational health and safety procedures during machinery inspection, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken before working on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance workshop and working environment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure safe handling of tools, equipment, and maintenance materials.
• Report unsafe equipment conditions, mechanical hazards, and potential operational risks to the immediate supervisor.

Technical Support and Maintenance Reporting

• Provide technical support to production personnel regarding machinery operation and mechanical problems.
• Assist in identifying equipment performance issues and recommend practical mechanical improvements.
• Report machinery breakdowns, maintenance requirements, completed repairs, and outstanding technical issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support the preparation of equipment maintenance reports.
• Coordinate with external service providers and specialized technicians when repairs exceed available internal technical capacity.
• Perform other related duties as directed.