RME Technician (Mechanical) , Reliability Maintenance Engineering

The Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) plays a key role in ensuring the mechanical reliability and operational continuity of conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and rotating machinery within our IST2 Fulfillment Center. This position is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of mechanical components including bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, and conveyor systems. The technician will work closely with engineers and other RME teams to minimize equipment downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Key job responsibilities
• •Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, reducers, belts, rollers, and bearings.
• •Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures on material handling and rotating equipment.
• •Execute planned maintenance tasks according to CMMS work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
• •Conduct bearing replacements, belt tensioning and alignment, roller and idler changes, and gearbox oil services.
• •Perform motor coupling alignments, V-belt and chain drive maintenance, and shaft/seal replacements.
• •Collaborate with engineers and other RME teams to support equipment upgrades and reliability improvement projects.
• •Assist in root cause analysis for mechanical failures and develop corrective action plans.
• •Document all work performed in the CMMS system, including parts used and time spent.
• •Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards, and mechanical safety practices.

Basic qualifications

• - Technical Diploma in Mechanical , Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• - Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with industrial mechanical maintenance.
• - Solid understanding of conveyor systems, power transmission components (bearings, gearboxes, couplings, belts, chains).
• - Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• - Proficient in using hand tools, precision measurement tools (calipers, dial gauges), and alignment equipment.
• - Knowledge of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and mechanical safety standards.
• - Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or on-call as needed.

Preferred qualifications

• - Experience in high-volume manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce fulfillment environments.
• - Hands-on experience with conveyor belt systems, roller replacements, and sortation equipment.
• - Knowledge of lubrication programs and bearing failure analysis.
• - Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• - Experience with vibration analysis tools or basic condition monitoring techniques.
• - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

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