Job Title: Shift Maintenance Technician
Location of post: Leprino Foods EU, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Role Purpose: Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on site machinery/equipment and contribute to plant improvements and increased efficiencies in a 24/7 highly automated plant.
Accountable to: Maintenance Team Leaders
Responsible for: Maintenance of equipment & building services.
Key Relationships: Engineering Team, Production Shift Manager/Team.
Responsibilities:
Machine Improvement & Increased Efficiency
* Proactively identify and resolve problems prior to them impacting performance and reliability.
* Assist in group problem solving in conjunction with the Production Department.
* Provide support to the Production team on equipment breakdowns.
* Act to identify new opportunities to improve machine performance and reliability and, via design, effect improvements efficiencies, troubleshooting engineering problems.
* Identify resource requirements from planned preventative maintenance schedules, and ensure effective utilisation of resources in accordance with department budgets.
* Assist in the development of the preventative maintenance programme and routines within the Computer Maintenance Management System.
* Work closely with projects to improve operational performance.
* Undertake and contribute to projects relating to the reduction of energy costs across all areas.
Equipment Knowledge
* Remain fully conversant with plant operations and processes.
* Maintain and upgrade steam distribution, air distribution, water, and electrical networks.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical equipment specification, fault diagnosis, and maintenance procedures via technical briefs and equipment manual updates.
Health and Safety
* Understand, observe, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Participate in and ensure that safety workplace inspections are completed in accordance with schedule and standards.
* Support and promote the development of an effective and pro-active safety culture on site.
* Proactively complete H&S e-learning.
Quality
* Following repair/maintenance/installation ensure settings or calibrations are correct and report immediately any conditions that may impinge upon finished product quality.
We welcome applications from candidates that meet the following criteria:
Required Qualifications
Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Electrical. Understanding and be highly proficient in information systems e.g., e-mail, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of CMMS or SAP is an advantage.
Experience
Qualified Technician (Electrician) with 3-5 years relevant experience maintaining and repairing a range of equipment in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Preferably in the food/dairy manufacturing or clean room environment.
Specialist Knowledge
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes in a highly automated plant. Knowledge of some of the following: conveyor systems, pumps, motors, augers/extruders, HVAC systems, instrumentation, PLCs, variable speed drives (VSDs), HMIs or SCADA.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to apply problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
* Organisational and planning skills.
* Accurate record keeping.
* Teamwork oriented.
Working Pattern
Ability to undertake a continental shift work pattern over 7 days, with flexibility for both days and nights. Four shift cycle (2 days from 7a-7p then 2 nights from 7p-7a).
The “Easy Apply” option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this position, please visit https://www.leprinofoods.eu/careers/.
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