Production Technician

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Production Technician to operate our drying system and ancillary equipment daily. In addition to running the equipment, this role will also perform routine quality tests to support the QA function.

Key responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and shut down the drying system and ancillary equipment according to SOPs.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters: temperature, vacuum, feed rate, belt speed, and evaporation performance.
• Ensure continuous, stable operation throughout the production shift.
• Respond to alarms and minor process upsets.
• Record all operating parameters in the batch log.
• Perform routine in-process and finished product tests according to QA procedures.
• Record test results accurately in the QC log or batch record.
• Report any out-of-specification results immediately to the Supervisor or QA.
• Perform daily cleaning of equipment and work area according to hygiene procedures.
• Report equipment faults, unusual noise, leaks, or wear to the Engineer or Supervisor.

About you

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, or Diploma in Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience operating process equipment in food, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with drying equipment, spray dryers, or similar continuous process equipment is an advantage.
• Basic laboratory skills for routine testing (moisture, pH, appearance, etc.).
• Able to read and follow SOPs and batch records.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for minor adjustments and fault reporting.
• Familiar with GMP and cleanroom environments is preferred.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays if required.
• Able to speak Mandarin is a nice to have.

About us

Performance Labs Pte. Ltd. operates in food manufacturing, specifically food ingredients.