Mechanical Engineer - Concrete Factory; Precast industry

Mechanical Engineer

Job  :

Join Recafco in Ahmadi, Kuwait. This full‑time position focuses on ensuring the efficient operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems, production machinery and equipment in a precast concrete factory.

• A. Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment such as batching plants, concrete mixers, hydraulic systems, molds, cranes, lifting equipment and production line machinery.
  • Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
  • Maintain and update maintenance logs, failure reports and spare parts stock lists.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.
• B. Production Support
  • Provide technical support to the production team for machinery setup, alignment, calibration and performance optimisation.
  • Monitor equipment effectiveness (OEE) and coordinate with production to resolve mechanical issues promptly.
  • Participate in root‑cause analysis for production incidents and propose improvement actions.
• C. Installation & Commissioning
  • Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of new machinery, molds and mechanical systems in the precast production line.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals, equipment specifications and technical drawings.
• D. Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all mechanical systems comply with industry safety standards and internal HSE policies.
  • Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments for equipment and mechanical activities.
  • Train technicians and operators on safe operation and routine maintenance procedures.
• E. Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, process efficiency and energy consumption.
  • Implement Lean/Kaizen activities related to mechanical operations.
  • Optimise maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering.
• 3–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance; experience in precast, concrete, heavy machinery or manufacturing plants preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, welding and fabrication.
• Familiar with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and technical manuals.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Expertise in mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.
• Good understanding of precast production processes.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk management.
• Strong communication and team coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Location
:
Ahmadi, Kuwait

Qualification
:
Bachelor

Posted
: 6 days ago

Job Type
:
Full‑Time

Company
:
Recafco

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:
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