Maintenance Technician – Plastic Manufacturing Industry | UAE
Keep plastic production running in Ras Al-Khaimah. Troubleshoot molding machines, maintain essential utilities, and enjoy company-provided accommodation, transport, and medical insurance.
Job Description – Maintenance Technician
Location: UAE , Ras Al-Khaimah
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Industry: Plastic Manufacturing – Bottles, Cans & Caps
Experience Required: 2–6 Years
Qualification: ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a relevant trade
Salary: As per company standards
Job Purpose
To maintain production machines and utilities in safe, reliable, and efficient operating condition by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting machine breakdowns, supporting root-cause analysis, and following approved maintenance and safety procedures.
Job Benefits:
Attractive salary package as per company standards.
Employment visa provided as per UAE labour regulations.
Medical insurance as per company policy.
Paid public holidays as per UAE labour regulations.
Other benefits as per company policy.
Company-provided accommodation.
Company-provided transportation.
30 days of paid annual leave per year.
Flight tickets as per company policy.
Other benefits as per company policy.
Key Responsibilities
Attend breakdowns of injection moulding, blow moulding, EBM/IBM, printing, and auxiliary equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and component replacements as per approved checklists.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
Maintain and support compressors, air dryers, chillers, pumps, and cooling-water systems.
Inspect and troubleshoot motors, sensors, control panels, contactors, starters, VFDs/servos, PLC/HMI systems, and interlocks, as applicable.
Maintain hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, pneumatic systems, solenoid valves, and pressure circuits.
Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work (PTW), PPE, electrical isolation, and machine guarding.
Maintain maintenance job cards, spare-parts consumption records, and shift handover documentation.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce repeated machine breakdowns.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager for spare parts, major repairs, and technical issues.
Required Skills and Experience
2–6 years of experience in industrial maintenance; plastic manufacturing experience is preferred.
Knowledge of injection moulding, blow moulding, EBM/IBM machines, and related auxiliary equipment.
Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, couplings, alignment, lubrication, motors, sensors, and control circuits.
Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Basic knowledge of PLC, HMI, VFD/servo systems, and automation components.
Ability to use a multimeter and other approved testing equipment safely.
Good troubleshooting, problem-solving, teamwork, and documentation skills.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and preventive maintenance procedures.
Reporting To: Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager
About Sperton
Sperton _____ is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
Archana Patil
Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition
SPERTON
✉️ archana.patil@sperton.com
📞 7276527477
- Location
- Dubai
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Job location
- Dubai
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Associate
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
