Mechanical Technician – Secondary Line Maintenance

ALPLA INC.; India; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA INC. is seeking a Mechanical Technician with 3-5 years of experience in secondary line maintenance within the beverage and packaging sectors. You will ensure the efficient operation of equipment through proactive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and coordination with production teams.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in maintaining conveyors and packaging systems, with a proactive attitude towards safety and continuous improvement. Training and support will be provided in this dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in secondary line maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of packaging and conveyor systems.
• Familiarity with TPM and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of secondary line machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and identify potential failures.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Strong problem-solving ability

Teamwork and communication skills

Safety-conscious approach

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Secondary Line Maintenance

What you will enjoy doing

Job Summary

We are looking for a Mechanical Technician with 3–5 years of experience in maintaining secondary line equipment in a beverage, FMCG, packaging, or manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of packaging and material handling equipment to ensure uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of secondary line machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, labeling machines, Wadding machines, coding machines, and stretch wrapping machines.
• Carry out mechanical overhauling, alignment, bearing replacement, chain and sprocket maintenance, and lubrication activities.
• Monitor machine performance and identify potential failures.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment.
• Ensure machine availability and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with production and utility teams during maintenance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records and spare parts consumption data.
• Follow safety procedures, LOTO practices, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

What makes you great

• 3–5 Years in Secondary Line Maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in packaging and conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, valves, cylinders, and air preparation units.
• Experience in chain drives, gearboxes, bearings, and mechanical power transmission systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with TPM, preventive maintenance, and breakdown analysis.
• Basic welding and fabrication knowledge is preferred.

Preferred Machine Experience

• Case Packers
• Labeling Machines
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Safety-conscious approach
• Ability to work in shifts
• Result-oriented and proactive attitude

Preferred Industry: Beverage, PET Packaging, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Packaging Manufacturing

What you can expect working with us

• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training as well as professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility in an international working environment.
• Dynamic working style in a fast-growing region and a dynamic team