MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Technician with both mechanical and electrical skills to join our maintenance team in a food manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Maintain motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, blowers, valves, pneumatic systems, drying systems, and other production equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical control panels, contactors, relays, sensors, inverters/VFD and basic PLC systems
• Carry out inspection, adjustment, replacement and installation of machine components
• Respond to machine breakdowns and minimize production downtime
• Perform routine maintenance of factory utilities and supporting equipment
• Maintain proper maintenance records and report equipment abnormalities
• Follow company safety, GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements
• Assist in machine improvement, modification and installation projects

About you

• Certificate / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field
• Practical experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to read basic mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
• Experience in a manufacturing or food-processing environment is an advantage
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, public holidays and attend to breakdowns when required