Maintenance Fitter
A well-established sawmill plant in Fermoy, Co. Cork, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to ensure the efficient operation of its heavy industry equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and internal standards.
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, performing routine maintenance to optimise equipment performance.
* Serving as a first responder for mechanical breakdowns on-site.
* Executing preventative and predictive maintenance tasks to support process improvements.
* Maintaining and repairing systems such as:
o Motor drives and gearboxes (up to 125kW)
o Chain drives and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
o Mobile plant equipment (log handlers, fork trucks)
o Boilers and drying kilns (low-pressure hot water systems)
* Manufacturing or modifying spare parts using milling, turning, and welding techniques.
* Documenting spare parts usage for timely inventory replacement and supporting sawmill operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
* A time-served mechanical fitter with qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Toolmaking, or related fields.
* Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar heavy industry role.
* Additional safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) is an asset.
* Experience with construction plant or mining equipment will be considered advantageous.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both indoors and outdoors, year-round.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with shift bonus included
* Company pension
* Bike-to-work scheme
* Employee assistance and discount programs
* Sick pay and on-site parking
* Company housing available in Fermoy or Rathcormac for relocators from outside Cork or abroad
Additional Requirements:
* Valid driving license preferred; forklift license an advantage.
* English language proficiency.
* Ability to commute to or relocate to Fermoy, Co. Cork.