Job Description

OF THE ROLE

Responsible for carrying out preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities to ensure machinery, equipment, utilities and facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently with minimum production downtime.

This position will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and reporting to Senior Executive - Maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Execute planned PM activities according to maintenance schedule and manufacturer recommendations.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation equipment during breakdowns.

• Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.

• Conduct routine inspection of machinery, utilities, electrical panels, pumps, motors, compressors, HVAC and other critical equipment.

• Maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, mixers, piping and other mechanical systems.

• Troubleshoot motors, MCCs, control panels, sensors, switches and electrical circuits.

• Support PLC, VFD, sensors, instrumentation and control-system troubleshooting.

• Follow Jotun HSEQ requirements, LOTO, PTW and other safe-work procedures.

• Record maintenance activities, breakdowns, spare parts used and equipment history in the maintenance system/IFS.

• Identify required spare parts and maintain critical spare-parts availability.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Requirements:

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field

• 3–4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing machinery/equipment

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems

• Experience in preventive and breakdown maintenance

• Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting and documentation

• Able to work on shifts, including night shifts

• Willing to work overtime when required

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and HSEQ requirements

Personal Qualities:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives

• Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results

What We offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• Flexi Medical benefits (Outpatient, health screening, dental and optical) are offered.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

03.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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