Position: Line Mechanic

Location: Nestle Middle East Manufacturing LLC

Position Summary:

Responsible for timely execution of preventive maintenance of plant equipment to eliminate breakdowns while reducing and optimizing planned maintenance and related shut downs to ensure product & people safety is never compromised. Continuously pursue machine improvements to sustain machine basic condition and improve performance and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring to ensure machine reliability and performance.
• Execute maintenance activities according to SOPs, safety procedures, and maintenance schedules.
• Support production teams in resolving equipment failures and chronic technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (BDA & GSTD)
• Complete work orders, maintenance reports, and records in the Asset & Maintenance Management (AMM) system.
• Support machine installations, modifications, overhauls, and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate safely with contractors and suppliers during maintenance activities.
• Support TPM, PM Pillar, NCE, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and maintenance hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food-processing environment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, power transmission, pneumatics, hand tools, and fabrication work.

Functional Competencies

• Basic knowledge of electrical and automation systems.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
• Familiarity with TPM, AMM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.

Personal Competencies

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work on shifts and respond to breakdowns when required.
• Ability to work on MS Office

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.