Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our client, a leading pet food manufacturer in Europe.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of production machinery and plant services. This includes repair of components, overhauls, sensors, steam, air, water, de-bugging of systems, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform hands-on repairs and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols, food safety standards, and engineering best practices.
* Carry out both reactive and planned mechanical maintenance for offline and online equipment.
* Ensure maximum equipment uptime by providing efficient, safe, and food-compliant mechanical maintenance.
* Act as the first point of contact for mechanical maintenance requests from internal teams while escalating issues beyond their remit.
* Complete assigned maintenance tasks, including corrective, preventive, and rebuilding work.
Requirements:
* Qualified to Senior Trades level or comparable European NFQ qualifications.
* NCEA Cert./Diploma in an Electro-Mechanical discipline.
* FETAC Level 6 Accreditation or equivalent.
* Experience working with fluids, pumps, valves, controllers, and packing equipment is advantageous.
Desirable Skills:
* Safety, documentation, and GMP awareness/compliance.
* Troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
* Interest/initiative in improving processes.
* Good writing/record keeping and communication skills.
Please note that the successful candidate will be based in Longford.