Mechanical Technician

Seara International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seara International in Jeddah is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment. The role focuses on reliability and uptime while adhering to HACCP/GMP and safety standards.

You'll troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read drawings, conduct changeovers, and supervise minor utility repairs. Familiarity with CMMS is required.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or vocational certificate in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance.
• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in food/Beverage or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drive systems and power transmission.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Basic fabrication skills (TIG/MIG welding) are a plus.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, or BRC standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, and LOTO compliance during repairs.
• Set up, adjust, and changeover equipment between runs.
• Maintain utilities systems and basic water treatment setups.
• Log work orders, parts usage, and machine history in CMMS.

Skills

Industrial hydraulics

Pneumatics

Drive systems

Power transmission

Reading drawings

Fabrication TIG/MIG

Education

Technical Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment. This role ensures maximum machinery reliability, minimizes operational downtime, and strict compliance with food safety (HACCP/GMP) and occupational safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) plans and carry out mechanical repairs on processing equipment (mixers, slicers, extruders, ovens, fryers) and packaging machinery.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on components such as gearboxes, pumps, valves, bearings, belts, chains, and seals.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP standards, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during all repair activities. Ensure food-grade lubricants and sanitary design practices are used.
• Equipment Setup & Line Support: Perform mechanical adjustments, changeovers, and equipment alignments between production runs to meet specific recipe or product specs.
• Utilities Maintenance: Monitor and perform minor repairs on industrial utility systems, including steam boilers, air compressors, chillers, and water treatment setups.
• CMMS & Documentation: Log all maintenance work orders, spare parts consumption, and machine history in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience within a food/beverage or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing plant.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong expertise in industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, drive systems, and power transmission.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Basic fabrication skills (TIG/MIG welding, machining) are a plus.
• Certifications: Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, or BRC standards preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical agility to stand, bend, stretch, and lift heavy mechanical parts (up to 25 kg / 50 lbs).
• Willingness to work in shift patterns (including night shifts and weekends) in varied environments (cold storage rooms or warm oven areas).