Lead Mechanical Technician - Food Processing & Packaging

Americana Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Company seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance team in Dubai. The role requires 7–9 years in poultry processing or food manufacturing, with a focus on ensuring mechanical integrity and efficiency of plant equipment, including high-speed packaging machines and related systems.

The technician will maintain and troubleshoot Ishida, Sandiacre, metal detectors and modular conveyor belts across Processing, Preparation and Packing areas, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–9 years of mechanical technician experience in poultry or food manufacturing.
• Experience with high-speed packaging machinery and related equipment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards like HACCP or ISO 22000.
• Strong preventive maintenance and record-keeping ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and maintain poultry processing machinery including ovens, fryers and conveyors.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance; lubricate and inspect bearings, belts and gearboxes.
• Respond to machine breakdowns quickly; identify root causes and repair components.
• Ensure all work complies with hygiene and food-safety standards; document audits.
• Assist in installation, alignment and commissioning of new lines; coordinate with vendors.
• Complete work orders, update spare parts usage and handover notes.

Skills

Poultry processing

Maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Safety compliance

CMMS proficiency

Hydraulic systems

Electrical basics

Conveyor systems

Tools

Ishida machines

Sandiacre equipment

Metal detectors

Conveyor systems

X-ray systems

Job description

Americana Company seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance team in Dubai. The role requires 7–9 years in poultry processing or food manufacturing, with a focus on ensuring mechanical integrity and efficiency of plant equipment, including high-speed packaging machines and related systems.

The technician will maintain and troubleshoot Ishida, Sandiacre, metal detectors and modular conveyor belts across Processing, Preparation and Packing areas, while adhering to