Assembly Shift Technician

Job Description:

Based within a global manufacturing company, this skilled technical maintenance rolewill offer the opportunity to work on production machinery within a fast moving, highly automated environment. This position is purely hands-on and you will work on a wide range of bespoke equipment, including mechanical, electro-pneumatics and electrical control systems.

Reporting to the shift supervisor / department manager, you will attend,assess and repair mechanical, pneumatic or electrical breakdowns and find suitable fixes to reduce downtime.

Duties will include:

• Working on shift with a small team of production operatives and shift supervisor.

• Provide technical support to ensure production targets are delivered and quality standards are maintained.

• On occasions you will lead the shift and provide production cover at break times.

• To liaise with the other departments and effectively communicate any current or potential issues that may impact equipment downtime or quality concerns.

• Ensure all aspects of health & safety are implemented in accordance with company guidelines.

• Use your developed knowledge, fault finding and engineering skills to reduce downtime and repair production equipment in a busy fast-moving environment.

• The ability to work under pressure.

Essential criteria:

• Have a recognised 3rd level qualification in an engineering discipline.

• Able to work a continental shift pattern.

• Have transferable skills from a previous multi-skilled maintenance role.

• Experience of fault diagnosis on mechanical / pneumatic systems and repair.

• Good bench fitting skills.

• Be self-motivated with a positive mindset and demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.

• Possess a competency with general computer applications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria:

• Minimum 2 years technical experience in a high-speed production environment.

• Machining skills (milling, turning, welding etc.)

• Experience of equipment installation

Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Problem solving

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Communication

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