Repairs & Services Specialist

About the Role

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Repairs & Services Specialist to join our team in Dammam. This role is integral to supporting both maintenance and manufacturing operations within the facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production. The specialist will apply hands-on technical expertise to maintain and troubleshoot machinery, contributing to operational excellence and new product implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production machines and equipment.
• Execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring machines, tools, fixtures, and equipment are operational and efficient.
• Conduct machine setup, adjustment, calibration, and changeover activities according to production requirements.
• Assist production teams in resolving technical issues and maintaining smooth workflow during manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and productivity standards during manufacturing process execution.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team on the introduction and implementation of new products, processes, or equipment.
• Support trials, validation runs, and process adjustments for new product implementation.
• Provide technical feedback to Engineering and Production teams regarding machine capability, process feasibility, tooling, and potential improvements.
• Identify root causes of machine failures, process issues, or production inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.
• Assist in developing and implementing improvements to enhance machine performance, productivity, safety, quality, and process reliability.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure machines operate according to required standards.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, spare parts usage, machine condition, setup parameters, and process changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, company standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of division KPIs, including machine uptime, production efficiency, quality performance, safety compliance, cost control, and timely changeovers.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting industrial machines, production equipment, motors, sensors, drives, control panels, and basic automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in machine setup, adjustment, calibration, and changeover activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflow, quality requirements, and process controls.
• Ability to support new product trials, process validation, and implementation activities.

Required Skills

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure during breakdowns or production interruptions.
• Basic computer skills for reporting, maintenance documentation, and process records.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, quality, and operational standards.

Work Type

This is a regular, full-time position based in Dammam. The salary for this role will be discussed during the interview process.