Production Equipment Maintenance Technician – Defence Aerospace

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Production Equipment Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and safe operation of industrial production machinery within the defence aerospace sector in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify causes of equipment failures.
• Replace, adjust and repair mechanical assemblies, drives, pneumatic and auxiliary systems.
• Support troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical and automation systems within the scope of the role.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams and operating documentation.
• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment safely.
• Promote equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Follow safe maintenance procedures, including LOTO and EHS requirements.

Required profile

• Technical diploma or vocational qualification in mechanics, mechatronics, industrial equipment or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial equipment repair and maintenance (preferred).
• Good knowledge of mechanics, drives and pneumatics.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, electrical systems and automation.
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagrams.
• Familiarity with LOTO and safe industrial maintenance practices.
• Relevant technical certifications may be required depending on the work performed.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Drives
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Electrical systems
• Automation
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Measuring equipment
• LOTO procedures