Mechanical Technician Zaandam

Xelvin; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Xelvin in the Netherlands is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on production machinery, conveyors, and packaging lines. You will inspect bearings, chains, sensors, and seals, diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic hydraulic systems, and test equipment after repairs.

You'll document activities in the CMMS, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with operators, engineers, and planners while adhering to

Job description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities include:

• Performing preventive maintenance on production machinery, conveyors, packaging lines, and utilities.
• Inspecting critical machine components such as bearings, chains, sensors, and seals.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic hydraulic faults.
• Testing and releasing equipment after repairs.
• Carrying out inspections and condition monitoring to identify wear, leaks, unusual noises, and performance issues.
• Recording maintenance activities and findings in the CMMS.
• Installing, dismantling, and modifying machine components during maintenance and production changeovers.
• Assisting with technical improvements and production line optimizations.
• Working according to HACCP food safety and hygiene standards.
• Applying Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe maintenance activities.
• Collaborating closely with operators, engineers, planners, and fellow maintenance technicians.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, TPM, root cause analysis, and standardization projects.
• Managing spare parts responsibly and advising on critical stock levels.