Maintenance Technician – Frozen Meat Industry

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance

- Carry out preventive, breakdown and corrective maintenance of production and utility equipment.
- Maintain machines used for meat cutting, deboning, mincing, mixing, tumbling, marination, forming, weighing, packing and sealing.
- Inspect motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pumps, valves and mechanical components.
- Identify abnormal noise, vibration, leakage, overheating and other equipment faults.
- Attend breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime.

1. Refrigeration & Cold Storage Support

- Support maintenance of cold rooms, chillers, freezers and refrigeration systems.
- Monitor temperature-related equipment and immediately report abnormalities.
- Check refrigeration equipment, evaporators, condensers, fans, pumps and associated systems.
- Coordinate with refrigeration specialists/service contractors for major repairs.
- Maintain records of refrigeration equipment breakdowns and servicing.

1. Electrical & Utility Maintenance

- Carry out basic electrical troubleshooting within the technician's authorized scope.
- Check motors, starters, sensors, switches, control panels and electrical connections.
- Support maintenance of DG sets, compressors, pumps, boilers/steam systems, ETP and water systems, where applicable.
- Report major electrical faults to the Electrical Engineer/Supervisor.
- Ensure proper functioning of utility equipment required for continuous production.

1. Preventive Maintenance

- Follow the preventive maintenance schedule for production and utility equipment.
- Lubricate machines and replace worn-out components as per maintenance schedules.
- Inspect critical spare parts and maintain minimum stock levels.
- Record completed maintenance activities and pending jobs.
- Identify potential failures before they affect production.

1. Production Support

- Coordinate with Production Supervisors during machine breakdowns and maintenance activities.
- Attend urgent breakdown calls during production shifts.
- Complete repairs with minimum production interruption.




- Conduct trial runs after maintenance and confirm machine readiness before handing over to Production.
- Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.

1. Food Safety & Hygiene

- Follow GMP, GHP, HACCP and food-safety requirements during maintenance activities.
- Ensure tools, nuts, bolts, grease, oil and other maintenance materials do not contaminate food or product-contact areas.
- Use approved food-grade lubricants wherever required.
- Clean the work area after completing maintenance.
- Ensure no loose parts, tools or foreign materials remain around production equipment.
- Follow hygiene requirements when entering processing areas.

1. Safety Responsibilities

- Follow company electrical, mechanical and machine-safety procedures.
- Use appropriate PPE such as safety shoes, gloves, helmet, goggles and protective clothing.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before working on hazardous equipment.
- Ensure machine guards and safety interlocks are properly installed after maintenance.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment damage and safety hazards.
- Follow safe working practices while working in cold rooms and wet processing areas.

1. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain maintenance logbooks and machine history records.
- Record breakdown details, root cause, corrective action and downtime.
- Complete daily maintenance checklists.
- Maintain preventive maintenance records.
- Report critical breakdowns and repeated equipment failures to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Maintain records of replaced parts and maintenance consumables.

1. Spare Parts & Tools

- Ensure availability of critical maintenance spares.
- Properly maintain hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments.




- Inform the Maintenance Supervisor about required spare parts.
- Avoid unnecessary wastage of spare parts and consumables.
- Maintain proper tool control within production areas.

1. Contractor & Service Coordination

- Assist external technicians/service providers during equipment servicing.
- Supervise routine maintenance work carried out by contractors, as assigned.
- Verify completion of service activities.
- Ensure contractors follow plant safety and hygiene requirements.

1. Breakdown & Root Cause Analysis

- Respond immediately to machine breakdowns.
- Diagnose mechanical/electrical faults systematically.
- Identify the root cause of repeated failures.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor equipment after repair to ensure reliable operation.

1. Additional Responsibilities

- Maintain good housekeeping in the maintenance workshop and equipment areas.
- Support plant maintenance improvement projects.
- Assist in installation, relocation and modification of machinery.
- Participate in maintenance meetings and toolbox talks.
- Support energy-saving and water-saving initiatives.
- Perform other maintenance duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.

Required Skills & Qualification

Qualification

- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Fitter, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or related trade.
- Relevant industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and sensors.
- Basic troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of refrigeration/cold-room equipment is an advantage.
- Ability to read basic electrical/mechanical drawings.

Industry Knowledge

- Experience in frozen meat, food processing, cold storage, poultry or seafood processing is preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food hygiene and maintenance safety practices.

Pay: Up to ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Adaptable schedule
- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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