Maintenance Engineer
Vickerstock is working exclusively with one of Ireland's biggest and best-known food brands to assist them with the expansion of their Maintenance team in Longford.
The company ethos is based on collaboration, teamwork, and contributing to the community. One of their main priorities is putting employee health and safety in conjunction with personal development & training first.
As a key member of the Maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring all machinery is kept to high standards and minimizing downtime.
Your Responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer:
* Planning and scheduling of maintenance works to ensure maximum operational efficiency and minimize downtime
* Carry out electrician and mechanical maintenance, including reactive breakdown and preventative maintenance of conveyor belt systems, shredders, balers, and separation equipment
* Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment and installations, modifications, and upgrades
* Troubleshoot using PLC programs to resolve technical issues
* Perform general site maintenance of other specified equipment to ensure plant availability and efficiency
* Closely monitor line and machine performance to identify areas for improvement
* Implement preventative and predictive maintenance routines to reduce downtime
Requirements:
* Qualified in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Ideal 2+ years of experience in a similar role
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal