Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician role tailored to Mattex Group operations in Jeddah - a global leader in textile and polymer based materials like carpet backing, artificial grass yarns, staple fibres, and geotextiles, with large manufacturing facilities that need reliable equipment maintenance and up-time.

• Maintain and repair production machinery including extruders, conveyor systems, winding machines, and polymer processing equipment
• Diagnose and fix mechanical issues that affect quality, production, or safety
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to keep manufacturing systems running smoothly
• Work with maintenance planning to reduce machine downtime and support continuous operations
• Maintain equipment records and help manage spare parts inventory
• Support installation, alignment, and calibration of new equipment

• Diploma or technical certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of hands on experience working in heavy industrial maintenance, preferably in textile or polymer manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting skills with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, and rotating machinery
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, condition monitoring, and safety protocols
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow standard operating procedures
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with production and maintenance teams
• Safety first mindset and willingness to follow industry standards