Mechanical Technician – Plant Maintenance

About the role

Americana Foods is looking for a safety‑conscious Mechanical Technician to join its Maintenance team in Dubai. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of high‑speed poultry processing and packaging equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and maintain processing, preparation and packing machinery, including mixers, grinders, ovens, fryers, conveyors, Ishida and Sandiacre packaging lines, metal detectors and modular belts.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, lubricate parts with food‑grade lubricants, and keep accurate PM records.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose root causes, and repair or replace motors, pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Ensure all work complies with HACCP, ISO 22000 and other food‑safety standards, using stainless‑steel fasteners and food‑safe materials.
• Assist with installation, alignment and commissioning of new machines, interpreting mechanical drawings and OEM manuals.
• Complete maintenance work orders, breakdown reports and spare‑parts inventory updates.

Required profile

• 7‑9 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician in poultry processing or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of high‑speed packaging equipment and processing line machinery.
• Familiarity with food‑safety regulations (HACCP, ISO 22000) and hygiene compliance.

Required skills

• Ishida and Sandiacre packaging machines
• Metal detectors and modular conveyor belts
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Food‑grade lubricants application
• Use of CMMS for maintenance tracking
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings and OEM documentation