Job Details

INCUMBENT NAME:

DATE: 13^th May 2026

JOB TITLE: Forklift Maintenance Technician

MANAGER TITLE & NAME:
JIA TAO

BUSINESS DVISION/DEPARTMENT:  Sendar Wood

BASE LOCATION: Koh Kong

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Khmer/English and Chinese a plus

JOB GRADE:

A. JOB SUMMARY:  Describe the Purpose of this job in 2-3 Sentences.  

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong experience in welding and industrial machinery maintenance, preferably within the timber, plywood, or wood processing industry. The role is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining forklifts, timber production machinery, and construction equipment to ensure safe operations, minimize downtime, and support continuous factory production.

B. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Responsibilities

% of Time

Conduct regular inspections of forklifts, timber processing machines, and factory equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.

15%

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to reduce unexpected breakdowns and improve machine reliability.

25%

Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and carry out urgent repair work to minimize production downtime.

20%

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational issues related to factory machinery and equipment.

15%

Perform welding and fabrication work to repair and maintain damaged machinery parts, equipment structures, and construction machinery.

10%

Support maintenance and upkeep of construction and heavy equipment used within factory operations.

5%

Ensure all maintenance work is performed according to factory safety standards and support safe machine operation across the production area. Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, spare parts usage, and equipment service logs.

5%

C. Job Scope – Group/Business Division or Department Responsibilities (list or explain)

Responsible for maintaining forklifts, timber processing machinery, and factory equipment to support safe and efficient factory operations. The role includes preventive maintenance, machine troubleshooting, welding repair work, and emergency breakdown response to minimize operational downtime.

D. COMMUNICATION COMPLEXITIES:  Indicate the level, purpose and complexity of the communications inside and outside the organization. (Examples:  Across business unit or group communications; Dissemination of information internally, externally or mixed; Negotiations with one party internally or multiple parties externally, etc.) Include any Company spokesperson responsibilities.

Communicate mainly with internal departments including Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams regarding machine status, repair updates, maintenance schedules, and operational support.

E. ANALYSIS: Describe the types of problems this job must solve to perform successfully.  Is the process well defined, or must this job develop new approaches to solve these problems?

This role requires identifying and solving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational equipment issues. Routine maintenance follows established procedures, while more complex breakdowns require technical analysis and practical problem-solving skills.

F. JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Describe the nature and impact of decisions required in this job.  Distinguish between recommendations made to someone else and decisions where this job has final authority.  Indicate involvement (if any) with Business Division or Department development and execution.

Responsible for prioritizing repair activities, identifying maintenance solutions, and supporting continuous machine operation. Major repair decisions, equipment replacement, and high-cost maintenance work must be escalated to the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Head.

G. INNOVATION: Indicate this job's responsibility for new processes, systems, or products.

Support continuous improvement by recommending practical maintenance solutions, improving equipment reliability, and reducing machine downtime through preventive maintenance and repair efficiency.

H. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: List the number, if any, and type (full-time, part-time, contract) of direct reports; indicate the extent of this job’s involvement in supervision including hiring, conducting performance reviews, and terminations as well as team leadership, coordination of work assignments and other indirect supervision.  Please attach a copy of the current or proposed organization chart, unless the org chart on the system is representative.

This is primarily a hands-on technical role. May provide guidance and coordination to junior helpers or maintenance assistants during repair and maintenance activities.

I. QUALIFICATIONS / COMPENTENCIES / SKILLS:

List the functional competencies and skills needed to successfully perform this job. Please do not describe the skills and qualifications of the incumbent, but rather the minimum skills and qualifications required to perform the job.

Is this position a:

Leader of Self

X

Leader of Others

Leader of Leaders

List of few skills necessary to success in this role:

· Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills

· Basic electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting capability

· Proficient welding and fabrication skills

· Experience maintaining industrial or timber processing machinery

· Preventive maintenance and machine inspection capability

· Strong understanding of factory safety practices

· Ability to work under pressure during equipment breakdown situations

J. RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS: List the number of years and type of previous work experience required.  Please do not describe the experience of the incumbent, but rather the minimum experience required to perform the job.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in machinery maintenance or industrial equipment repair

· Experience in timber, plywood, wood processing, or manufacturing industry preferred

· Experience in forklift maintenance and welding work is highly preferred

· Experience maintaining construction or heavy equipment is an advantage

K. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Indicate the minimum education level required to perform the job.  

L. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Please list any additional preferred qualifications.  (example:  CPA/MBA preferred)

· Technical/Vocational Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred

M. CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Please describe any language, ethnic or culture differences this job faces.  List any language requirements.

Khmer/English and Chinese is a plus

N. WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the risk of exposure to hazards in performing this job, and the types of hazards faced.

On-site at the factory

O. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Indicate the annual percent of time that this job requires overnight travel or day trips.  Please include the nature and geographic scope of travel requirements

10%-15%

P. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please provide any additional information that is not included in any of the above sections that would aid in ensuring that this job description represents an accurate and complete picture of the job.  If the job existed previously, please describe what has changed.  Also, please include any jobs that you believe are comparable to this job.

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