Mechanical Maintenance & Repair Technician
Industry: Poultry Processing
Experience Required: 7–10 Years
Location: Dubai, UAE
We are looking a highly skilled and safety -conscious Mechanical technician to join our maintenance team have from 7 to 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician in
poultry processing or food manufacturing.
Job Responsibilities
Operate, Inspect, And Maintain Poultry Processing Machinery, Including
- Preparation area machine (Mixers, Grinder, Tumbler, Loaders, Cutting Machine (DSI ) and Slicing, X-Ray)
- Processing Area (forming machine, Breading machine, Fryer, Oven, Fryer, Gyro, belt and wired conveyor)
- Packing Area (Ishida, Sandiacre, Metal Detector, Modular Conveyor Belt, Soco)
- Scalders and defeathering machine.
- Ensure machines run at optimal capacity and efficiency
- Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per maintenance plans.
- Lubricate mechanical parts using food-grade lubricants.
- Inspect bearings, chains, belts, sprockets, shafts, seals, and gearboxes.
- Replace worn or damaged parts before failure occurs.
- Maintain PM records and logbooks accurately.
- Breakdown & Troubleshooting
- Respond immediately to machine breakdowns to minimize production losses.
- Identify root causes of mechanical failures.
- Repair or replace faulty components such as: o Motors o Pumps o Valves o Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Test equipment after repair to ensure safe return to operation.
- Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance
- Ensure all mechanical work complies with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
- Assemble equipment correctly after cleaning and sanitation.
- Use stainless steel fasteners and food-safe materials where required.
- Prevent contamination risks during maintenance activities.
- Assist in audits and inspections.
- Installation & Commissioning
- Assist in installation, alignment, and commissioning of new machines or production lines.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and OEM documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers or contractors during machine upgrades or shutdowns.
- Pumps and pipelines.
- Monitor abnormal vibration, noise, or leak.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Complete maintenance work orders and breakdown reports.
- Update spare parts usage and inventory requests.
- Record daily maintenance activities and handover notes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in the further Processing plant or Protein Factories.
- Experience with JBT, GEA, BW Flexible, Ishida Machine Like (Ovens, Fryers, Wire belt Conveyor, Modular belt Conveyor, Mixer, Grinder, Scan Brine, Multi drum, Crumb Master, Butter machine).
- Experience with Packaging Machinery (Fill, seal, Vacuum Pump, Labellers, Ink Jet, X Ray).
