Maintenance Officer At Emmix Global Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and hands-on Maintenance Officer to ensure that our production machinery, equipment, electrical systems, and facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained.
• The Maintenance Officer will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, workshop equipment, electrical systems, tools, and general facilities.
• The successful candidate should be technically competent, able to diagnose faults quickly, and capable of minimizing equipment downtime while maintaining high standards of safety.

Key Responsibilities

Machinery & Equipment Maintenance:

• Carry out routine inspection, servicing, and maintenance of production machinery and workshop equipment.
• Maintain equipment such as cutting machines, edge-banding machines, drills, saws, compressors, welding equipment, sanding machines, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Replace worn, damaged, or faulty components when required.
• Ensure machinery is properly lubricated, adjusted, and maintained.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, servicing, breakdowns, and maintenance activities.

Electrical & Facility Maintenance:

• Carry out basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting where qualified.
• Inspect electrical connections, switches, sockets, lighting, and other electrical installations.
• Maintain workshop lighting, power systems, ventilation, and other facility equipment.
• Identify and report electrical, mechanical, structural, or safety hazards.
• Assist with general building and facility maintenance when required.
• Coordinate with external technicians or contractors for specialized repairs.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential problems before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain a record of maintenance activities and replacement parts.
• Recommend equipment repairs, upgrades, or replacements when necessary.
• Help maintain an adequate stock of essential spare parts and maintenance supplies.

Safety:

• Ensure machines and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ensure appropriate safety guards and protective systems are functioning properly.
• Support safe lockout/isolation procedures during maintenance work.
• Report unsafe equipment or working conditions immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance area.

Requirements

• HND / Bachelor's degree or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, furniture, woodworking, or industrial environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining production machinery and workshop equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
• Good knowledge of tools, equipment, motors, bearings, belts, switches, sensors, and other machine components.
• Basic welding, fabrication, plumbing, or carpentry skills are an advantage.
• Ability to read basic technical drawings, machine manuals, and electrical diagrams.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and respond quickly to breakdowns and emergencies.

Key Qualities

The ideal candidate should be:

• Hands-on and technically skilled.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Reliable and responsive.
• Safety-conscious.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good at diagnosing and solving problems.
• Able to work under pressure, especially during equipment breakdowns.
• Organized and disciplined with maintenance records.
• Able to communicate effectively with production and management teams.
• Willing to learn new machinery and technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work with a growing furniture manufacturing company.
• Professional development and technical training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth.