Mechanical Technician

About This Role

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

• Equipment Maintenance

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).