Job Purpose

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safe operation of all mechanical equipment within the manufacturing facility.

This includes supporting continuous production across the saponification plant, multiple finishing lines, and utility systems by executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

The role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, improving equipment lifespan, and maintaining consistent product quality across soap, detergent, liquid, antiseptic, bleach, and plastic production lines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preventive, Predictive & Corrective Maintenance

• Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules for all plant machinery and utilities in line with maintenance plans.

• Conduct routine inspections, condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Carry out breakdown maintenance with speed and accuracy to restore equipment functionality.

• Replace or repair defective components such as bearings, seals, shafts, belts, chains, and couplings.

• Ensure proper lubrication schedules are followed and maintained across all equipment.

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and equipment history for audit and analysis purposes.

2. Saponification & Core Process Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot saponification systems, including reactors, heat exchangers, dosing systems, agitators, and transfer pumps.

• Ensure proper mechanical integrity of pipelines handling oils, caustic solutions, and finished soap base.

• Monitor equipment performance to prevent leakages, pressure loss, or mechanical failure in process lines.

3. Finishing Lines & Packaging Equipment

• Maintain and repair soap finishing equipment such as plodders, refiners, cutters, stampers, conveyors, and wrapping machines.

• Ensure proper synchronization of mechanical components to maintain production speed and quality standards.

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues affecting product shape, consistency, or packaging efficiency. 4. Powder, Liquid, Antiseptic & Bleach Production Lines

• Maintain mixers, blenders, dosing units, pumps, and storage systems used in powder and liquid processing.

• Ensure proper functioning of agitation systems, valves, and pipelines in liquid, antiseptic, and bleach production.

• Address corrosion-related issues, particularly in bleach and chemical handling systems.

5. Plastic Blowing & Molding Machines

• Maintain and service plastic blowing machines, molds, heating systems, and air systems.

• Ensure proper alignment, cooling, and mold functionality to achieve consistent bottle quality.

• Troubleshoot issues related to deformation, thickness variation, or machine inefficiencies.

6. Utilities & Auxiliary Systems

• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical utility systems including: o Boilers (steam generation and distribution systems) o Air compressors and pneumatic systems o Water supply and treatment systems

• Inspect and maintain piping systems, valves, pressure systems, and fittings across the plant.

• Ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency of all utility equipment.

7. Installation, Fabrication & Modification

• Assist in installation, alignment, and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.

• Carry out basic fabrication, welding, and mechanical modifications as required.

• Support engineering projects, upgrades, and plant expansion initiatives.

8. Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Strictly adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

• Ensure safe handling of mechanical tools and equipment, especially in high-risk areas such as boiler and chemical zones.

• Identify and report unsafe conditions, near-misses, and potential hazards.

• Participate in safety drills, audits, and risk assessments.

9. Continuous Improvement & Reliability Initiatives

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures.

• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.

• Contribute to implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.