Production Technician

Key Responsibilities

1. Processing Operations (Hands-on)

·        Operate, monitor, and adjust food processing machinery (peanut shelling, roasting, milling, packaging, and related equipment).

·        Actively participate in hands-on processing activities, including raw material preparation, processing, and packaging.

·        Set machine parameters (temperature, speed, pressure, grind size, etc.) to meet product quality specifications.

·        Monitor processing flows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and minimal downtime.

·        Ensure production targets are met while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

2. Technical & Maintenance Responsibilities

·        Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or operational faults in production machines.

·        Perform routine machine checks, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.

·        Escalate complex technical issues to supervisors or external technicians in a timely manner.

·        Maintain accurate records of machine performance, faults, and maintenance activities.

3. Quality, Safety & Hygiene

·        Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards at all times.

·        Support quality control checks during production to ensure consistency and compliance.

·        Report any deviations, breakdowns, or safety risks immediately.

4. Team & Operations Support

·        Work closely with the Production Officer and other team members to ensure smooth operations.

·        Support training of team members on machine use and safety where required.

·        Contribute ideas for improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and minimizing waste.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

·        Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, Food Processing, or a related technical field.

·        Strong hands-on experience as a technician/operator in a manufacturing or processing environment.

·        Demonstrated ability to operate processing machinery and diagnose technical and mechanical challenges.

·        Practical understanding of food processing operations and production workflows.

·        Basic electrical, mechanical, and process control knowledge.

Added Advantage

·        Experience in food manufacturing, agro-processing, or SME-scale production.

·        Experience working in a factory set-up.

·        Ability to fabricate, modify, or locally improvise simple machine solutions.

Skills & Competencies

·        Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.

·        Excellent hands-on processing and machine operation skills.

·        Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve machine and process-related issues.

·        Good understanding of food processing hygiene, safety, and quality requirements.

·        Practical, solutions-oriented mindset.

·        Ability to work long production hours when required.

·        Team player with the ability to train or guide others on machine use and processing.