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Maintenance Engineer Shift

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Job Description - Maintenance Engineer Shift

Reporting to:          Operations Manager

Location:                 Cork site

 

This is a full-time, shift position for Maintenance Engineer in our Cork site

 

Job Purpose:

  • Responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance activities.
  • Day, to day, the Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the resolution, monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups.
  • Responsible for delivering a high quality maintenance service to production. The Engineer must ensure that maintenance works efficiently, effectively and safely.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting
  • Providing maintenance support, entering data, updating equipment records, produce performance reports and participating in continuous improvement follow up
  • Cost control consciousness
  • Electro-mechanical repairs to high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, also pneumatic and hydraulic   control systems.
  • Technical support for the plant facilities and services.
  • Performance of PM routines
  • Support Production Team in achieving targets
  • Closely monitor line and machine performance and intervene on line as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
  • Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment and installations and modifications.
  • To be observant & work off your own initiative when a fault is detected  & to take action based on your best judgment on whether to effect immediate repair or not.
  • Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies
  • Troubleshooting using PLC Programs
  • Responsible for completion of your planned work, shifts daily input and control of breakdowns
  • Observing all onsite and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Health and Safety.
  • Using all resources such as manuals, service contacts etc to aid in breakdown recovery.
  • Adheres to all site policies on quality and safety.(e.g.)  clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection , hand washing, door closing   etc.
  • Adheres to site policy directives on environmental issues.  i.e.  Control and use of oils and greases, disposal of lights, batteries.
  • Control of contractors and acting as Liaison Person as and when required.

 

Key Skills and Experience

  • Possess relevant trade qualification (Electro / Mechanical).
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role in manufacturing environment
  • Possess mechanical and electrical maintenance experience and/or qualifications.
  • Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality, Health and Safety.
  • Be familiar with planned preventative maintenance.
  • Experienced in fault finding and problem solving
  • Knowledge of high-speed mechanical systems, electrical systems, automation and PLC control systems, would be an advantage
  • Knowledge and experience in Maintenance strategy, Maintenance organisation and systems

 

Safe Systems of Work

 

  • Employees must adhere to all Health & safety policies and procedures and report any concerns or issues to their manager asap.
  • Employees must never over-ride any safety device.
  • Employees must report any potential hazards identified in the course of their daily work, for example during breakdowns or when carrying out PM’s
  • Employees must conduct themselves in a work safe manner at all times
  • Employees must follow all fire safety evacuation instructions
  • All corrective actions need to be actioned immediately
  • Behave in a responsible and professional manner respecting all employees at all times
  • Cooperate fully with training ensuring full understanding of all operations, SOP’s (standard operating procedures)
  • Work effectively and efficiently completing work to the highest standards
  • All issues need to be reported as soon as they occur so the issue can be managed. Please ensure clear communication and full details are given
  • All accidents, incidents, near misses and safety concerns must be reported to the manager without delay
  • Practice good manual handling at all times using 2 people lifts as and when required assessing all lifts and loads

 

Key Behaviours/ Competencies

 

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
  • Results and quality focused.
  • Enthusiastic “can do” attitude.
  • Display time and project management skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Self-starter who can use own initiative and will endeavour to find improvements.
  • Flexible to the needs of the business.
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