Technical Machine Operator at Tai Talent Matters

About the Role

Our client, Sierra Premium Breweries Ltd, is seeking a Technical Machine Operator to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all electrical and mechanical systems across the plant.

The role involves a blend of technical expertise, preventive maintenance, and operational support ensuring that packaging lines, utilities, and process equipment run smoothly and consistently. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has a passion for engineering precision, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust machines and utilities according to SOPs and production schedules.
• Implement and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
• Conduct inspections of production lines, structures, and utilities; identify wear, corrosion, or performance issues and recommend solutions.
• Lead or support rapid-response maintenance efforts to resolve technical faults promptly.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records, ensuring full traceability of all interventions.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and operators to support plant projects and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues efficiently and safely.
• Maintain up-to-date asset and equipment lists for all plant systems and tools.
• Ensure optimal machine productivity (target 90%) and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Support the operation of area-specific systems, including:
• Boiler, CIP Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Glycol System, Tunnel Pasteurizer, Packaging Lines, Filtration Systems, Brewhouse, Generators, and other utilities.
• Ensure production and maintenance activities comply with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and SHE standards.
• Uphold a clean, safe, and organized work environment in line with 5S principles.
• Maintain accurate production and maintenance logs, capturing breakdowns, stoppages, and corrective actions.
• Apply and enforce safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space protocols.
• Participate in safety drills, audits, and investigations, ensuring all incidents are reported and corrective actions implemented.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to achieve production targets and minimize losses.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Food/Process Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Practical experience operating or maintaining canning lines is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of brewing, packaging, utilities, or process plant operations is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
• Competence in computer applications such as SCADA, MS Office, and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Commitment to operational safety and compliance with EHS standards.