Maintenance Fitter – Sawmill Plant – €50K-€60K
About Your New Employer
* A leading timber processing company with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.
* Over a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality timber products for the Irish and UK markets.
* Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, heavy industry environment with continuous investment in technology and process improvements.
About Your New Job
As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of a busy sawmill plant. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and conducting routine maintenance on plant equipment.
* Responding to mechanical breakdowns and implementing corrective actions.
* Performing preventative and predictive maintenance to optimize machine performance.
* Maintaining and repairing motors, gearboxes (up to 125kW), chain drives, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, boilers, and drying kilns.
* Operating workshop machinery for manufacturing or modifying spare parts (milling, turning, welding, etc.).
* Supporting plant upgrade projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Skills You Need
* MAMF qualification (Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, and Fitting) or similar.
* 3+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within heavy industry, construction plant, or mining.
* Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with mobile plant equipment (log handlers, fork trucks) is a plus.
* Additional safety training (Safe Pass, MEWP certification) is beneficial.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary (€50K-€60K) depending on experience.
* Long-term career stability in a well-established company with over 100 years of industry expertise.
* Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
What’s Next?
Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button or contact Matt Jurek on +353 21 461 5741 for more details.
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