Lead Mechanical Technician – Food Processing & Packaging

Americana Foods; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Foods in Dubai seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Technician for its Maintenance team. The candidate should have 7–9 years’ experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing and maintain high‑speed packaging and processing equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, installation support, and ensuring HACCP/ISO 22000 compliance. Strong CMMS usage, accurate records, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining high‑speed packaging machinery and conveyors.
• Familiarity with HACCP/ISO 22000 and food safety standards.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and OEM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain poultry processing equipment across processing, packing, and preparation areas.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and replace worn parts.
• Respond to and diagnose breakdowns; repair motors, pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems.
• Assist installation, alignment, and commissioning of new lines.
• Record maintenance activities and keep PM logs.
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation after maintenance; assist audits.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Food safety awareness

Poultry processing equipment

Read mechanical drawings

Team collaboration

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis tools

Hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostics

Job description

Americana Foods in Dubai seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Technician for its Maintenance team. The candidate should have 7–9 years’ experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing and maintain high‑speed packaging and processing equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, installation support, and ensuring HACCP/ISO 22000 compliance. Strong CMMS usage, accurate records, and teamwork are essential.