Maintenance Technician(Mechanical / Electrical)-Japan Training Program

ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
We are launching an automotive parts manufacturing plant in Gujarat
together with a Japanese company, and we are looking for the founding
members of the production team.

The Japanese partner company:
- Founded in 1935; listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
- A leading supplier of automotive interior materials for mid- to high-grade vehicle models
- Group revenue approx. JPY 55.8 billion; 1,393 employees across 14 domestic and 3 overseas locations
- This will be its first manufacturing plant in India

iTips Pvt. Ltd. recruits and trains Indian engineers and technicians for
Japanese manufacturers, including full pre-departure Japanese language and
technical training. We are handling recruitment, training and placement for this project.

Role: Maintenance Engineer / Technician

Education: ITI / Diploma / BE in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Key Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance,
Breakdown Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance,
Electrical Maintenance, Welding, Troubleshooting,
Japanese Language (willing to learn)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Maintenance and upkeep of all plant equipment, including preventive
maintenance and emergency breakdown response. You will work on calender
rolling lines, coating and foaming equipment, and associated utilities.
You will be expected to build and lead the plant's maintenance function.

Note on the language requirement for this role: maintenance work requires
accurate communication about equipment faults, their causes and corrective
action. The Japanese requirement for this role is therefore higher than
for operator positions. You will be expected to reach N3 level, not N4.
Please apply only if you are prepared for this additional study load.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- ITI, Diploma or BE in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrable work experience as a maintenance technician or engineer.
Experience is verified through a practical assessment - please do not apply on the basis of having only observed or assisted with this work.
- Knowledge of machinery, components and welding operations.
- Comfortable working at height, and around high-temperature and high-voltage equipment.
- Prepared to study Japanese to N3 level.

There is no upper age preference for this role. Candidates with longer experience are welcome.

PREFERRED (NOT MANDATORY):
- Experience in plastics, polymer, coating or automotive component manufacturing
- Any level of Japanese language ability

SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Application screening
2a. Online aptitude assessment (arithmetic, comprehension, personality and safety awareness)
2b. Practical skills assessment of maintenance capability
3. Online interview
4. Health check, including vision and colour-vision test (certain
processes require normal colour vision)
5. Enrolment in the training programme
6. Final selection by the Japanese company

NOTE:

Enrolment in the training programme is not a guarantee of final employment. Progress reports on 5S discipline, teamwork and learning pace are reviewed throughout the training period.