JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Assistant — a recent graduate or bachelor's degree holder — to support the maintenance management of our heavy machinery fleet, maximizing equipment availability. Key Highlights: 1. Ideal for launching a career in heavy machinery maintenance 2. Training and mentoring from day one 3. Participation in large-scale infrastructure projects **MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT — HEAVY MACHINERY MAINTENANCE** **Company:** MC MECAR SAC **Location:** Callao — Commercial Aviation Center, Av. Faucett (in front of the former airport) **Work Mode:** On-site | **Working Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. / Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. **Salary:** PEN 2,200 monthly (on payroll) --- **ABOUT US** MC MECAR SAC is a Peruvian company operating since 2013, specializing in construction machinery rental and infrastructure project execution. We operate our own fleet of manlifts, material lifts, telehandlers, crane trucks, mini-loaders, dump trucks, and sweepers, deployed across major infrastructure projects in Lima and Callao. **PURPOSE OF THE POSITION** We seek a Mechanical Engineering Assistant — a recent graduate or bachelor’s degree holder — to support the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance management of our fleet, aiming to maximize equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime at project sites. This is an ideal entry-level position for launching a career in heavy machinery maintenance, with on-the-job training and mentorship from day one. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** *Preventive Maintenance* - Develop and monitor the fleet’s preventive maintenance program based on hour-meter readings, mileage, and manufacturer recommendations. - Track and update hour-meter and mileage readings for each unit. - Schedule and coordinate maintenance interventions with operators, workshops, and service providers. - Verify compliance with lubrication plans, oil changes, filter replacements, and wear-part replacements. *Predictive Maintenance* - Support monitoring of equipment condition indicators (oil analysis, temperatures, pressures, noises, vibrations, component wear). - Record and analyze historical failure data to anticipate interventions before failures occur. - Propose improvements to the maintenance plan based on actual equipment performance. *Corrective Maintenance* - Respond to and coordinate repairs for breakdowns both in workshops and at job sites, prioritizing rapid return-to-service of equipment. - Perform initial diagnosis of basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures. - Prepare failure reports and document corrective actions taken. *Maintenance Management & Control* - Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance activities, spare parts, and costs per unit. - Monitor critical spare parts and consumables inventory; generate purchase requisitions. - Support management of operational certificates, inspections, and technical documentation for equipment. - Prepare reports on equipment availability, maintenance plan compliance, and fleet maintenance costs. - Provide technical equipment information to the projects department for quotations and homologations. **REQUIREMENTS** - Bachelor’s degree or degree candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics. - 0–2 years of experience; pre-professional and professional internships accepted. - Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices for equipment. - Familiarity with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and electrical systems used in heavy machinery. - Intermediate Excel skills (data logging, tables, reporting) and Microsoft Office. - AutoCAD (preferred). - Willingness to work on-site in Callao and travel to project sites. - Proactive attitude, organizational skills, and eagerness to learn. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Internships or experience with machinery rental companies, construction firms, mining operations, or industrial service providers. - Familiarity with lifting and elevating equipment (manlifts, material lifts, telehandlers, crane trucks). - Experience with maintenance management software or formats (CMMS/GMAO). - Training in industrial safety or heavy machinery maintenance. **WE OFFER** - Formal employment from day one, including all statutory benefits. - Direct hands-on training on our equipment and internal maintenance management processes. - Participation in large-scale infrastructure projects. - A real career development path within a growing company. Salary: PEN 2,200.00 – PEN 2,500.00 per month Workplace: On-site employment