Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Green Plastic

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Flexible Packaging Industry (Kuwait)

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our flexible packaging and printing facility in Kuwait. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting printing, lamination, slitting, and packing line machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery (printing presses, laminators, slitters, packing equipment)

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimize downtime

Conduct routine inspections and lubrication schedules per maintenance plans

Perform roll calibrations to ensure accurate tension, alignment, and print/lamination quality

Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective/preventive actions

Monitor and report on machine efficiency (OEE/downtime tracking) to identify improvement areas

Coordinate spare parts requirements and maintain maintenance records/logs

Support installation, alignment, and calibration of new or upgraded equipment

Work closely with production and QC teams to ensure machine readiness and output quality

Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or equipment issues promptly

Requirements:

Skills

Diploma B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, preferably in flexible packaging, printing, or related manufacturing industries

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rotating equipment

Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals

Experience with roll calibration techniques and root cause failure analysis

Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Willingness to work in shifts as per operational needs