Senior Lab Technician

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Technician to take charge of the repair, servicing, and maintenance of critical cold storage infrastructure, including refrigeration systems, reach trucks, pallet stackers, forklifts, and other material handling equipment (MHE). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to lead junior technicians during breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and inspections.

Key Responsibilities

1. Refrigeration Systems

• Operate, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems including ammonia/glycol/freon-based units, compressors, evaporators, and condensers.

• Monitor system performance, conduct leak checks, inspect refrigerant levels, and maintain temperature calibration across chambers.

• Attend to emergency breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime of cold storage operations.

• Maintain documentation related to maintenance logs, equipment health, and compliance reports (e.g. FSSAI, audit readiness).

2. Reach Trucks & MHE

• Conduct troubleshooting and repair of reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, hydraulic dock levelers, and other MHE.

• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical faults using tools like multimeters and diagnostic software.

• Perform battery maintenance, motor replacement, sensor calibration, brake servicing, and steering repairs.

• Liaise with OEMs and vendors for spare procurement and warranty claims.

3. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Design and implement monthly maintenance schedules for critical assets.

• Maintain spares inventory for fast-moving parts.

• Conduct routine safety inspections and compliance checks.

• Ensure zero unplanned shutdowns through predictive diagnosis.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Refrigeration.

• Minimum 6 -10 years of experience in cold storage maintenance, with proven hands-on work on refrigeration units and MHE.

• Proficient in reading wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and understanding PLC basics.

Key Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system knowledge

• Emergency breakdown management

• Leadership and team supervision

• Safety-first mindset (LOTO, PPE, fire safety)

• Documentation and compliance understanding

• It is a Full Time Lab Technician / Pharmacist job for candidates with 5 - 6+ years Experience.

More about this Senior Lab Technician job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Senior Lab Technician job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Graduate and above and above with 5 - 6+ years Experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹25000 - ₹40000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Kolkata.
3. How many working days are there for this Senior Lab Technician job?
   Ans: This Senior Lab Technician job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Senior Lab Technician job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Senior Lab Technician job and during the employment with the company, i.e., YOGINI TRADEX PRIVATE LIMITED.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Senior Lab Technician role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 1 Senior Lab Technician at YOGINI TRADEX PRIVATE LIMITED
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Only Male candidates can apply for this Lab Technician / Pharmacist job.
8. What are the timings of this Senior Lab Technician job?
   Ans: This Senior Lab Technician job has Day Shift.