Maintenance technician - Abattoir

Unique (Belgium); Westrozebeke; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique (Belgium) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the slaughtering and processing machinery runs at peak performance. The role is focused on mechanical maintenance with some electrical interventions to support overall reliability and efficiency.

You'll perform preventive maintenance, repair bearings, gears, pumps, and other components, assemble and adjust equipment, and contribute ideas for technical improvements to reduce downtime and optimize the production line.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on conveyors, chains, hoists, hydraulics, and compressed air.
• Repair bearings, shafts, gears, pumps and other mechanical components.
• Assemble, dismantle and adjust production machinery and installations.
• Carry out preventive maintenance per the schedule.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical breakdowns with other technicians.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, like replacing motors or checking fuses.
• Suggest technical improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician, you ensure that our machines and installations in the slaughtering and processing department continue to operate at peak performance. Your role is primarily focused on mechanical maintenance, complemented by some electrical interventions.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on conveyor belts, chains, hoists, hydraulic systems, and compressed air installations.
• Repair and replace bearings, shafts, gears, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Assemble, dismantle, and adjust production machinery and installations.
• Carry out preventive maintenance according to the established schedule.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical breakdowns together with your fellow technicians.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, such as replacing motors or checking fuses.
• Actively contribute ideas for technical improvements to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the machinery fleet.