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.