Машински техничар

About the role

Johnson Matthey is looking for a Machine Technician to join the Maintenance team at its catalyst factory in Skopje. You will ensure that production equipment runs efficiently and with minimal downtime, supporting a high‑performing manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and service production line equipment and all supporting machinery to maximise efficiency.
• Carry out assigned tasks within agreed timeframes while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Diagnose machine faults, perform corrective actions and implement preventive maintenance programmes.
• Assist in the upkeep of all plant systems and collaborate with colleagues to resolve equipment issues.
• Identify, develop and apply technical improvements to enhance equipment reliability.

Required profile

• Secondary education with a technical focus (e.g., vocational school).
• Preferably prior experience in a machine‑maintenance department.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, gas or oil burners, and maintenance of motors, pumps, valves, conveyors and mixers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, solving problems under pressure.
• Basic proficiency with the MS Office suite.

Required skills

• Pneumatic systems maintenance
• Hydraulic systems maintenance
• Gas burners maintenance
• Oil burners maintenance
• Motor maintenance
• Pump maintenance
• Valve maintenance
• Conveyor maintenance
• Mixers maintenance
• Basic MS Office usage

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Private health insurance
• Discretionary annual bonuses and regular salary reviews
• Referral bonus programme
• Team‑building events
• Budget for professional development (certifications, e‑learning, conferences)
• Shift‑work schedule