Repairs & Services Specialist

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production machines and equipment.
• Carry out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring machines, tools, fixtures, and equipment are ready and operating efficiently.
• Perform machine setup, adjustment, calibration, and changeover activities according to production requirements.
• Support production teams during manufacturing activities to resolve technical issues and maintain smooth workflow.
• Assist in the execution of manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Work closely with the Engineering team during the introduction and implementation of new products, processes, or equipment.
• Support trials, validation runs, and process adjustments for new product implementation.
• Provide technical feedback to Engineering and Production teams regarding machine capability, process feasibility, tooling, and potential improvements.
• Identify root causes of machine failures, process issues, or production inefficiencies and propose practical solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist in developing and implementing improvements to enhance machine performance, productivity, safety, quality, and process reliability.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure machines are operating according to required standards.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting industrial machines, production equipment, motors, sensors, drives, control panels, and basic automation systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Ability to perform machine setup, adjustment, calibration, and changeover activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflow, quality requirements, and process controls.
• Ability to support new product trials, process validation, and implementation activities.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure during breakdowns or production interruptions.
• Basic computer skills for reporting, maintenance documentation, and process records.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, quality, and operational standards.

Preferred Profile

• Technical diploma and qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience in production support, machine maintenance, troubleshooting, changeover, process improvement, and new product introduction.
• Flexible, hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken, to understand technical manuals, safety instructions, and maintenance documentation.
• Arabic language skills are preferred to support communication with local teams and stakeholders.