Air Knife Dehydration Technician

• Operate surface water blowers and air knife dehydration beds according to processing specifications before products enter the frying stage
• Adjust air knife air pressure, conveyor belt speeds, and related process controls to achieve specified moisture removal rates
• Inspect, diagnose, calibrate, maintain, and repair dehydration systems and supporting mechanical components using equipment manuals and fault indications
• Execute safe energy isolation, lockout procedures, and pressure release protocols prior to performing any intrusive maintenance
• Verify machine guards, safety interlocks, alignment, lubrication, and operating settings before handing machinery back to processing operations
• Execute scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance checks, recording observations on wear, vibration, leakage, and equipment performance
• Maintain complete and traceable documentation, including machine logs, calibration sheets, inspection checklists, and shift reports
• Comply with all occupational health, food hygiene, environmental safety, and quality standards during equipment operation and maintenance

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, Higher Diploma, Ordinary Diploma, or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Automation and Control, Instrumentation, Plant Maintenance, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Technology, Water Engineering, Civil or Building Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering field; or National Certificate, Craft Certificate, or trade qualification in a related technical discipline
• No prior work experience required for trainee entry; training provided

Skills & Competencies:

• Air knife pressure adjustment and calibration
• Moisture level inspection and product drying assessment
• Conveyor belt speed control and line synchronization
• Technical fault diagnosis using equipment manuals, drawings, and alarms
• Safe isolation, test before touch, and maintenance safety practices