Packaging Machine Maintenance Expert

Responsibilities

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance, mechanical adjustments, servicing, and major overhauls of Universal Pack and Shubham packaging machines. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, sealing, dosing, and machine-control faults to minimize production downtime. Component Replacement: Inspect and replace high-wear components, including multi-lane liquid/powder dosing pumps, cutting blades, four-side thermal sealing blocks, mechanical multi-track hoppers, and other critical machine components. Machine Setup & Adjustment: Carry out machine setup, adjustment, alignment, changeover, and synchronization of critical mechanical and packaging components. Line Optimization: Monitor and adjust machine speed, web tension, sealing temperature, dosing systems, and other operating parameters to maintain efficient production and consistent packaging quality. Pneumatic Systems: Troubleshoot pneumatic circuits, cylinders, valves, regulators, sensors, and associated components used in packaging machinery. Electrical & Control Systems: Carry out basic electrical fault-finding and PLC-related diagnostics, particularly where faults affect machine operation, temperature control, sensors, or automated web-guiding systems. Autonomous Maintenance: Support operators in routine equipment inspection, cleaning, lubrication, basic adjustments, and early identification of machine abnormalities. Downtime Reduction: Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve machine reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, machine faults, spare parts replaced, and equipment performance. Safety & Compliance: Ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with applicable safety procedures, including proper isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices. Technical Support: Work closely with production and maintenance teams to resolve equipment-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

OND, HND, B.Sc., or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 3–5 years of verifiable, hands-on experience maintaining high-speed multi-lane sachet or pouch packaging machines in an FMCG, homecare, personal care, food, or similar manufacturing environment. Practical experience with Universal Pack packaging machines is strictly required. Practical experience with Shubham multi-track VFFS/collar-type packaging machines is strictly required. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machine timing, alignment, and adjustment. Good understanding of pneumatic systems used in automated packaging machinery. Practical experience with multi-lane liquid or powder dosing systems. Practical knowledge of thermal sealing systems and sealing parameter adjustment. Basic knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and ability to diagnose machine faults using available HMI/PLC fault information. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and basic electrical/control diagrams. Good understanding of preventive maintenance practices and machine reliability. Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to production breakdowns. Good communication, reporting, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Strong commitment to workplace safety and good maintenance practices.

Preferred Technical Competencies:

Candidates with hands-on experience in the following areas will be particularly relevant:

Universal Pack continuous-motion vertical sachet machines Shubham multi-track VFFS machines Multi-lane dosing systems Four-side thermal sealing systems Cutting and forming systems Automated web-guiding systems Pneumatic actuators and control valves Machine sensors and switches Mechanical timing and synchronization PLC/HMI-based machine diagnostics Preventive and breakdown maintenance Machine changeover and optimization