Our client, a leading packaging solutions provider based in Limerick, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Manager.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Perform routine maintenance tasks, including replacing motors, relays, contactors, and overloads.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults to identify and rectify issues promptly.
* Conduct wiring and panel upgrades to enhance equipment performance and safety.
* Possess a strong knowledge of 24V control circuits and their application in a manufacturing environment.
* Replace software cards and update control systems to optimize machine functionality.
* Implement lockout tag-out procedures to ensure the safety of personnel during maintenance activities.
* Thoroughly inspect and sign off machines electrically to ensure compliance with industry standards.
* Take responsibility for training and mentoring electrical apprentices to develop their skills and knowledge.
* Keep stock levels in stores up to date and replace stock when equipment is low.
* Be responsible for contractors on site doing electrical work.
Minimum Requirements:
* A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a production company.
* Successfully completed an Electrical Apprenticeship and hold a national craft card.
* Experience in a working maintenance/manufacturing environment is required.
* Excellent communication skills, PC literate, team player with good interpersonal skills.
* Experience of utilizing electrical technical manuals and drawings.
* Must be willing to travel globally to provide technical support to sister companies if required.
* Understanding of good manufacturing practices, PM and TPM.
* Analytical approach to problem solving.
* Self-motivated, high energy, positive attitude with initiative for timely completion of goals.
* PLC experience is highly desirable.
* Ability to lead by teaching.
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