Mechanical Technician (Expert Level)

Mezzan Foods - Kuwait - Al Asimah
Job Category

FMCG (food)

Job Description

  • Check equipment and operating systems and correct wherever necessary.
  • Resolve motor, pump, conveyor and hydraulic problems.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting maintenance work activities for all production machines: WTU, Mixing, Processing, Filling, Labelling and Packing.
  • Performs all mechanical activities and carries out all maintenance activities during unit shutdown assuring that are being completed at minimum time with minimum cost.
  • Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Reporting to supervisor for any abnormality in the workflow.
  • Optimizes maximum resources available to reduce maintenance cost.

Special Qualifications

  • Able to perform periodic major services, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 6000 hours interval of different machines

such as Blow Molder, Labeler, Filler, Packer and Palletizer specifically machines from the following OEM;

  • Krones
  • Sidel
  • Tetrapak
  • Siapi
  • Bardi
  • Good knowledge in operation and maintenance of air compressors both Low and High Pressure compressors

and able to perform overhauls with or without the assistance of OEM’s field service engineer.

  • Has the capability to detect if the above machines are operating within the setpoints , and able to perform the

required adjustments in any case of deviations in accordance to operating and maintenance manual standards

  • Can prepare list of spare parts required for preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance and for

replenishment of stocks as well.

  • Can lead his co‐technicians in times of major breakdowns and able to take outright decisions whenever necessary.

Skills

  • Able to understand written and spoken English or Arabic
  • Minimum 3‐5 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably within manufacturing / production background. Familiar with Sidel, Krones, Tetra Pak, KOSME, SIAPI and BARDI machines operation and maintenance
  • College or Vocational Diploma with Mechanical Technology specialization. Bachelor’s degree holders preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

About The Business

  • Mezzan Holding operates through 29 subsidiaries with 7,500 employees, headquartered in Kuwait with direct operational activities in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Afghanistan.
  • Distributes over 25,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKU), making it one of the largest operators in terms of SKUs, unit sales, market share and in terms of share of revenues of total consumer spending in consumer categories served by the company
  • Active in various segments of the consumer staple industry supported by long-standing relationships with Johnson & Johnson, Olayan Kimberly-Clark, Reckitt Benckiser, General Mills, Arla Foods, Sara Lee and many other leading brands and manufacturers
  • Serves over 100,000 meals a day in Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE through its catering business
  • Has a total of 130,000 square meters in food, beverage and FMCG manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Afghanistan
  • Leverages long-standing relationships with private and cooperative supermarkets
  • Vertically integrated into complementary business operations, including packaging, catering, contract services and logistics
  • Food services customers include multinational fast food chains, airline catering services and large food services companies.

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