Job Summary :
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for all mechanical-related work involved in the fabrication, assembly, and preparation of PLC and control panels. This includes panel cut-outs, drilling, installation of mechanical components, earthing systems, and panel coupling, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with technical drawings and standards.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Perform mechanical cut-outs on control panels for operators, meters, push buttons, indication lamps, selector switches, and other panel-mounted devices.
- Drill and prepare holes for push buttons, pilot lamps, cable glands, ventilation fans, and accessories as per layout drawings.
- Install and assemble earth bus bars, ensuring proper earthing and bonding of panels and internal components.
- Carry out panel coupling and alignment for multiple-section panels, ensuring correct leveling, bolting, and mechanical integrity.
- Mount mechanical accessories such as DIN rails, gland plates, cable ducts, mounting plates, hinges, locks, and ventilation systems.
- Read and interpret GA drawings, panel layout drawings, and mechanical assembly instructions.
- Ensure precision, neat finishing, and proper deburring during all mechanical work.
- Follow safety procedures and use appropriate tools and PPE during fabrication and assembly.
- Perform minor rework or modifications as required during panel assembly or inspection stages.
- Maintain tools and ensure workplace cleanliness and organization.
QHSE Responsibilities :
- Comply with all QHSE standards, policies, and procedures relevant to your work.
- Actively participate in QHSE meetings and complete all required safety inductions and trainings.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions; take corrective action where possible within your scope.
- Follow guidance provided by QHSE officers and use PPE and emergency equipment correctly.
- Support a safe work environment by cooperating with safety practices and encouraging others to do the same.
Requirements
Job-Specific Education & Certification :
Education
- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Fitter, or a related technical trade .
Skills & Competencies :
Role Behavior
- Accountability - Understands own role and how to contribute to the organization's success
- Work Management - Ensure own work plan, support departmental and organization goals
- Performance Management -Individual Contributor - Balances priorities to accomplish goals
- Innovation - Seeks and willingly shares leading edge ideas and best practices.
- People - Shows resilience when faced with setbacks or criticism
Job-Specific Competencies
- Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication of control panels / PLC panels.
- Knowledge of earthing and grounding standards for control panels.
- Basic understanding of electrical components mounting requirements.
Skills
- Ability to use tools such as drilling machines, hole cutters, jigsaws, grinders, and manual tools.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and measure accurately.
Experience :
- 2–5 years of experience in control panel or switchgear panel fabrication
