Utility Technician – Machining & Fabrication

About the role

The Utility Technician supports maintenance operations in the manufacturing plant by setting up, operating and maintaining machining and workshop equipment. The role involves fabricating fixtures, tooling and spare parts for utilities, packaging and process equipment, ensuring equipment availability and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate spare parts according to approved work orders and technical specifications.
• Prepare shop drawings using AutoCAD or equivalent software and maintain documentation.
• Support maintenance and repair of utility, packaging and process equipment.
• Execute and close work orders in the maintenance system accurately and on time.
• Manage spare parts and materials, identifying alternatives to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Record incidents, perform basic root‑cause analysis and propose improvement actions.
• Maintain tools, workshop equipment and ensure safety and housekeeping standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a machinist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• High school diploma and a trade‑school certificate as a machinist (mandatory).
• Strong hands‑on technical capability with safety awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints and technical documents.

Required skills

• Machining operations (milling, turning, lathes).
• AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
• Fabrication techniques and spare‑parts production.
• Maintenance work‑order systems.