Hollowcore Maintenance Lead

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Hollow Core Maintenance Lead to oversee the maintenance and servicing of our hollow core production machinery. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, ensure equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and support continuous improvement in our precast manufacturing operations.

If you have strong hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, enjoy leading a team, and are passionate about machine reliability, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all maintenance activities for hollow core production machines and equipment.
• Plan manpower and maintenance schedules to ensure machines operate efficiently and meet production requirements.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and supervise breakdown repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure hollow core extrusion machines, saw machines, casting beds, and related equipment are maintained in good working condition.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance workshop.
• Conduct on-the-job training, toolbox briefings, and coaching for maintenance team members.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and prepare purchase requests for required maintenance items.
• Prepare maintenance reports, machine performance updates, and other reports as required.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, ISO 14001, and OHS requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Engineer or Management.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in precast concrete or manufacturing environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of hollow core extrusion machines and casting bed systems.
• Hands-on experience maintaining motors, gearboxes, bearings, cranes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical panels, motor control systems, sensors, inverters, instrumentation, and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems.
• Experience in preventive maintenance planning, breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, and spare parts management.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems/software is an advantage.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills with Production and other departments.
• Able to coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Good planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Responsible, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Able to prepare technical reports and maintenance progress updates.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team in a growing precast manufacturing company.
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.