Mechanical Technician | Skilled Worker | Saudi Arabia

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