Mechanical Technician

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Perform preventive, planned corrective, and breakdown maintenance on bottling and injection moulding machines, including Krones, Sidel, and Husky equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Maintain and repair fillers, blow moulders, conveyors, labellers, palletizers, packaging equipment, and other production machinery. Handle maintenance activities for Husky injection moulding machines and associated auxiliary systems. Support production teams during machine setup, changeovers, and operational troubleshooting. Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and equipment reliability. Replace defective mechanical components and ensure proper machine alignment, calibration, and functionality. Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of utility equipment, including chillers, air compressors, and air-conditioning systems. Coordinate with OEM service engineers and external technical specialists when required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records, work orders, daily reports, and equipment history. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, relevant codes, health and safety requirements, GMP, and 5S standards. Identify and report hazards to the immediate supervisor and ensure a safe working environment. Maintain compliance with established maintenance procedures and achieve defined maintenance KPIs. Provide technical support to production and other departments to resolve mechanical and technical issues across the organization. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Diploma/Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanics. Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food and beverage industry, with at least 3 years in a similar mechanical maintenance role. Hands-on experience with bottling and packaging equipment, preferably Krones and Sidel lines. Experience with Husky injection moulding machines and related auxiliary systems is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, production equipment, and industrial maintenance practices. Experience in preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance within a high-volume production environment. Knowledge of utility equipment such as chillers, air compressors, and air-conditioning systems. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Good understanding of health, safety, GMP, 5S, and maintenance compliance requirements. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with production teams, OEM service engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong focus on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry FMCGFoodsBeverages Department / Functional Area InstallationMaintenanceOperationsRepair Keywords Maintenance TechnicianMechanical MaintenanceTroubleshootingMechanical OperatorHydraulicsPreventive MaintenanceMechanical SpecialistTechnical DocumentationSafety Compliance Get real-time job updates only on our App