Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Job Purpose

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in food production lines.
* Maintain production equipment such as mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging machines.
* Perform preventive and routine maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
* Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical issues, control panels, and connections.
* Maintain HVAC, refrigeration, compressors, and supporting equipment.
* Inspect, replace, install, adjust, and calibrate machine components as required.
* Respond quickly to production breakdowns and minimize downtime.
* Maintain maintenance tools and report breakdowns and required spare parts.
* Work closely with Production teams to identify recurring issues and implement solutions.
* Follow all safety, hygiene, and food safety requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

* Technical diploma or certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, or a related field.
* Experience in machinery and equipment maintenance, preferably in food or confectionery manufacturing.
* Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
* Ability to troubleshoot faults and read basic mechanical/electrical diagrams.
* Experience with food production and packaging equipment is an advantage.

Required Skills

* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
* Ability to work under pressure and respond to production emergencies.
* Teamwork and effective communication skills.
* Commitment to safety, hygiene, and work procedures.
* Willingness to work shifts when required.

Back Next