JUNIOR MECHANICAL ASSOCIATE

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to: 

• Routine Maintenance
  • Perform daily checks of machines, pipelines, pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes, and conveyors.
  • Carry out lubrication, cleaning, tightening, and replacement of small parts.
  • Ensure correct alignment and fitting of mechanical components.
• Breakdown Maintenance
  • Respond quickly to machine/equipment breakdowns.
  • Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Assist in welding, gas cutting, grinding, and other basic repair activities when required.
• Preventive Maintenance
  • Follow preventive maintenance schedules given by supervisors.
  • Inspect equipment for wear & tear, leakages, abnormal noise, or vibration.
  • Replace faulty bearings, gaskets, seals, O-rings, and other fittings.
• Fabrication & Assembly
  • Read mechanical drawings and fit parts as per specifications.
  • Perform drilling, tapping, filing, grinding, and basic fabrication work.
  • Assemble and install machines, pipelines, and structural supports under supervision.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow standard safety practices (use of PPE, Lockout/Tagout, fire & chemical safety).
  • Maintain cleanliness of workshop and work area.
  • Ensure tools and tackles are handled safely and stored properly.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Fill maintenance checklists and log sheets.
  • Record breakdown details, spare parts used, and work completed.
  • Report repeated failures or abnormal conditions to senior technicians/engineers.
• Support Activities
  • Assist in installation and commissioning of new machines.
  • Help in shifting, rigging, and alignment of heavy equipment.
  • Maintain proper care of measuring instruments and hand tools.