Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established medium sized manufacturing company as a multi-skilled engineer.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
The company manufacture plastic packaging mainly for the food industry using extrusion, thermoforming, in-mould labelling and printing machines. They are the largest independent company in their field and have a growing product base which is supplied to various retailers throughout the UK.
The role requires a candidate who can work a 24/7 shift pattern following a minimum of 2-week induction period.
Main Duties
Carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance plan
Attend and repair breakdowns as required, and report all actions carried out and any further actions required
Report in a comprehensive manner, all work activities carried out on a daily/shift basis
Be proactive in preventing equipment failures and improving overall equipment performance by generating and implementing ideas and modifications
Provide a service that meets agreed service levels, including minimising downtime and communicating effectively with relevant personnel
Provide a service that meets food packaging standards, whilst maintaining standards of housekeeping and personal hygiene
Maintain and help improve health and safety standards and ensure that staff work in a safe environment by eliminating, minimising, and controlling risks to themselves and others.
Train others if required so that they can carry out their expected work duties to the required standards
Identify performance issues and implement appropriate and pragmatic solutions using problem-solving skills, tools and techniques.
In consultation with the appropriate personnel, be able to correctly prioritise the workload for the overall benefit of the site performance
Able to work to agreed deadlines and willing to work under the guidance of department and site KPIs to maximise business performance
RequiredSkills and Experience
Time-served with mechanical or electrical bias to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent), Educated to HNC standard (or equivalent)
Post apprenticeship, preferably in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment (plastic packaging environment an advantage)
A proven practitioner of preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
Must have proven ability in diagnostic fault finding under pressure of production
Experience in PLC Control systems, and PLC fault finding experience in servo drivers and RS Networks (including Ethernet, Device Net communications) would be beneficial.
Some electrical experience and background is essential
Familiarity with the use of PC equipment is essential
Proven experience of working with the AB Powerflex range of AC Inverters
Familiar with TPM principles including 5S
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of team
Role Details and Benefits
Salary - £40,000 - £43,000
Hours of Work - 3 on 3 off, rotating days and nights, 7am-7pm days and 7pm -7am nights
Benefits - Pension/Health Assurance/Life Assurance
Please apply with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch with more details
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