Machine Technician (FMCG) at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery to ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment, including conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, pumps, motors, and other mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and calibrate production machinery.
• Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to achieve production targets.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Train machine operators on basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Requirements

• HND/ B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, gear systems, welding, and fabrication.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems is an added advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work shifts in a manufacturing environment.