Maintenance Technician
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure that all facilities are maintained in optimum condition in order to meet required standards of safety, efficiency and reliability.
In addition to the main esponsibilities and duties the Maintenance Technician is required to:
Train other stakeholders, develop SOP’s, PM plans and information systems
Carry out PM & breakdown activities, resolving causes of defects for allocated
cell / area
Deliver sufficient callout support and handovers to ensure reliability & performance of the plants machinery in line with agreed service levels
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
To maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times
To carry out the maintenance and repair of existing machinery including PM, PdM (predictive maintenance tasks), breakdowns etc
Fault diagnosis of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and PLC control systems
Major overhaul of machinery
Installation of new machinery
Maintain KPI’s for cell
Develop SOP’s in line with Maintenance Trainer requirements
Train Stakeholders
Carry out Project Work as and when required
Participate in the Maintenance on-call rota system
Maintain daily log book
Maintain parts list / log
Compliance with H&S procedures within the factory
Ensure that there is an adequate supply of operational machine parts to meet maintenance department requirements
To ensure that his/her actions and the operation of his/her machinery are carried out to the required safety standards
To follow the company’s personnel policies
Additional duties as directed by the Operations Manager
To assist in any projects as directed by the Company
OTHER FEATURES OF THE JOB
Shiftwork, overtime and Saturday work when required to meet business needs
Travel may be necessary for training purposes
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Time served with an NC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Fork Lift licence
MEWP licence
17th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred
Additional training as required to achieve main responsibilities and duties, knowledge and skills requirements
EXPERIENCE
Previous mechanical and electrical experience gained within a high volume
manufacturing environment
Working with Pneumatics
Working with Inverters
Reading electrical drawings
Mechanical and Electrical Fault Finding
Previous experience training colleagues in maintenance techniques and
practices would be advantageous
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Technical, electrical and mechanical knowledge of manufacturing processes
Knowledge of the relevant safety aspects in relation to maintenance work
Ability to work on own initiative
Convesant with relevant wiring regulations
Knowledge of 3 phase motors, electrical switchgear, distribution systems and
panel wiring
Ability to fault find control systems using electrical schematics
Must be computer literate
PERSONALITY REQUIREMENTS
Self-motivated, tenacious and willing to learn
Approachable & supportive
Conscientious & responsible
Comfortable working in a team environment
Good technical aptitude
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to work in all areas of the factory without limitations
Capable of working in a fast moving and changing environment
CV's to jobs@mydasrecruitment.com