Maintenance Technician

Job Purpose:

To assist the maintenance team in ensuring all food processing equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure are maintained in good working condition, meeting FSSAI, GMP, and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance of food processing machines, packaging lines, conveyors, and utilities (boilers, compressors, refrigeration units, etc.).

Support in calibration and adjustment of equipment to maintain production quality standards.

Help in installation, dismantling, and relocation of machinery and production lines.

Ensure lubrication, cleaning, and replacement of machine parts are done as per SOPs.

Food Safety & Compliance

Maintain equipment in clean and hygienic condition to avoid contamination risks.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during all maintenance work.

Use only food-grade lubricants and approved materials in food-contact areas.

Prevent cross-contamination by following proper tool cleaning and storage procedures.

Ensure maintenance records are updated and readily available for FSSAI and third-party audits.

Safety & Documentation

Wear PPE and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before starting work.

Immediately report any equipment defect, hazard, or potential food safety risk.

Keep the maintenance workshop clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.

Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory for critical food processing equipment.

Qualifications & Skills:

ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation.

0–1 years of maintenance experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing facility.

Basic knowledge of food industry hygiene requirements.

Familiarity with HACCP principles is an added advantage.

Ability to work in shifts and respond to urgent breakdowns.

Good teamwork, attention to detail, and record-keeping skills.

Work Environment:

Exposure to food processing areas with controlled hygiene conditions.

Work may involve hot, cold, wet, or noisy environments.

Requires adherence to strict food safety protocols at all times.

Performance Indicators:

Equipment uptime and reduced production downtime.

Compliance with FSSAI/GMP maintenance standards.

Accuracy and completeness of maintenance logs.

Zero contamination or safety incidents caused by maintenance activities

• It is a Full Time Technician job for candidates with 0 - 6 months of experience.

More about this Maintenance Technician job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Maintenance Technician job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Diploma and above and above with 0 - 6 months of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹18000 - ₹21000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Bangalore.
3. How many working days are there for this Maintenance Technician job?
   Ans: This Maintenance Technician job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Maintenance Technician job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Maintenance Technician job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Square Meal 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 Maintenance Technician role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 2 Maintenance Technician at Square Meal Private Limited
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Only Male candidates can apply for this Technician job.
8. What are the timings of this Maintenance Technician job?
   Ans: This Maintenance Technician job has Day Shift.