Mechanical Technician

We have an immediate requirement for a Mechanical Technician to join our Planned Maintenance Team in Port Moresby, reporting to the Planned Maintenance Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery including conveyors, fillers, cappers, labelers, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Fault Diagnostics: Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic breakdowns rapidly to minimize production downtime on high-speed lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring mechanical failures and support line changeovers, settings, and equipment commissioning.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety and hygiene protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/HACCP).
• Documentation: Maintain equipment histories, service schedules, work logs, and critical spare parts inventory levels.
• Record Keeping: Log all maintenance activities, parts used, and equipment conditions in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A recognized mechanical trade qualification, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience working with automated, rotating, or high-speed manufacturing equipment—ideally within the food and beverage sector.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, and familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Soft Skills: Good problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and communication skills to work alongside engineers and production staff.
• Physical Requirements: Stamina for manual labor, standing for long periods, and lifting heavy equipment.

How to Apply

Click here to apply. Screening applies to all received CVs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 29th September 2026