Mechanician

About the Role

The Mechanician role at Thirumala Milk Products, Lactalis India is a full-time, on-site position based in Gudur. The Mechanician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting dairy processing and packaging machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing routine inspections.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Replacing worn or faulty parts.
• Calibrating equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules and quality standards.
• Collaborating closely with production, quality, and safety teams to minimize downtime.
• Supporting continuous improvement.
• Implementing preventative maintenance practices.
• Documenting maintenance activities.
• Following standard operating procedures.
• Adhering to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations within the plant.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery, preferably within food or dairy processing environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems such as pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to use standard workshop tools and measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning, preventive and corrective maintenance practices, and basic troubleshooting methodologies.
• Awareness of safety standards, food industry hygiene requirements, and compliance with plant safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate with production, quality, and engineering personnel during equipment interventions.
• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing plant is an advantage.
• Willingness to work on-site in Gudur, in shifts as required, and to respond to urgent maintenance needs.