Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all production machinery and facility equipment within the soy milk manufacturing plant. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement activities to minimize downtime while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance according to the maintenance plan.

Inspect production equipment for wear and potential failures.

Lubricate, adjust, calibrate, and replace components as required.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and service reports.

Equipment Repair

Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation faults.

Repair production equipment promptly to minimize downtime.

Respond immediately to machine breakdowns during production.

Coordinate with production personnel to safely restore operations.

Food Safety Responsibilities

Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures.

Ensure maintenance work does not compromise product safety.

Use food-grade lubricants where required.

Maintain hygienic work practices.

Complete maintenance activities according to sanitation requirements.

Support internal and external food safety audits.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

Recommend engineering improvements.

Assist in installation of new machinery.

Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures.

Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.

Reduce maintenance costs through preventive measures.

Documentation

Complete maintenance work orders.

Maintain spare parts inventory records.

Update equipment history.

Record downtime accurately.

Assist in developing maintenance SOPs.

Requirements

Education

NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in:

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Maintenance

Or equivalent qualification

Experience

2–5 years of maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

Experience with automated production lines is preferred.

Experience in dairy, beverage, soy milk, or food processing plants is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of:

Mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC basics

Pneumatic systems

Pumps and motors

Bearings and gearboxes

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Sensors and instrumentation

Welding (basic)

Stainless steel fabrication

Refrigeration systems (advantage)

Steam boiler systems (advantage)

Personal Competencies

Strong troubleshooting ability

Good problem-solving skills

Hands-on and practical mindset

Able to work independently

Good teamwork and communication

High attention to detail

Responsible and reliable

Positive attitude under pressure

Preferred Certifications

Singapore WSQ Workplace Safety & Health

Forklift licence (advantage)

Electrical Worker Licence (advantage)

Boiler Attendant Certificate (advantage)

Refrigeration Technician Certification (advantage)