Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - CNC Welding Machines

About the role

A leading steel manufacturing plant in Najaf is looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in maintaining industrial welding machines, especially CNC welding equipment. The engineer diagnoses mechanical faults, carries out preventive and corrective maintenance and ensures the reliable and efficient operation of production machinery.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on industrial welding machines and production equipment
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify their root causes
• Maintain and troubleshoot CNC welding machines and related industrial equipment
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans to minimise equipment downtime
• Inspect mechanical components and replace damaged or worn-out parts when necessary
• Monitor machine performance and ensure operational efficiency
• Coordinate with the production team to minimise unplanned interruptions
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare technical reports
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and technical standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial machinery maintenance
• Strong practical experience with welding machines, particularly CNC welding equipment or similar machinery
• Fluent in both Arabic and Persian (Farsi)
• Must be a resident of Najaf Governorate

Required skills

• Good knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills
• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment