Shahzad Akbar

Mechanical Associate Engineer with hands-on experience in cigarette packing machinery, preventive and planned maintenance, machine assembly and dismantling, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment operation, and IWS implementation. Experienced in GD SEAL FFP-C600 and GDX2 C600 packing machinery, with a strong focus on equipment reliability, OEE, production performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - Gulf Tobacco Company - Bahrain

(2025-06 - 2026-08)

• Performed preventive and planned maintenance on GD SEAL FFP-C600 packing machines.
• Carried out machine assembly, dismantling, inspection, adjustment, and mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnosed and resolved mechanical faults to maintain high equipment availability.
• Applied IWS methodologies to improve machine efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Supported planned maintenance, breakdown recovery, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conducted equipment inspections and supported reliability improvement initiatives.

PACKING MACHINE TECHNICAL OPERATOR - Pakistan Tobacco Company - Pakistan

(2021-04 - 2025)

• Operated GDX2 C600 CHCK and other cigarette packing machines efficiently.
• Achieved production, quality, OEE, and equipment performance targets.
• Performed routine machine inspections and equipment ownership activities.
• Supported maintenance teams during planned shutdowns and mechanical repairs.
• Applied IWS and DMS practices to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Performed CL, CIL, DH, IE, and BDE activities as part of daily equipment management.
• Supported troubleshooting and corrective actions to minimize downtime and equipment losses.

DAE - Mechanical Technology - KPBTE (2020)

SSC - Science - BISE Peshawar (2017)