Maintenance Engineer

Job description

  Location
Telford, Shropshire
·  Category
Industrial & Manufacturing and Production - Production
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
·  External Reference
NJB003

Maintenance Engineer

£29,466 Per Annum

Double Day Shift

Are you looking for a permanent position in one of the fastest growing Manufacturing companies in the UK? We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join Proto Labs ever expanding team.

The Company

Proto Labs is one of the fastest growing manufacturing companies in the UK and the fastest in the world at what they do. Proto Labs is the world's fastest source for custom prototype and low- to mid-volume parts. With 3D printing, CNC Machining and Injection Moulding services, speed and versatility lets you take your parts from the very early stages of prototyping all the way up to short-run production of 10,000+ parts - all with one technology-driven, quick-turn company.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Mechanical and electrical maintenance of all production equipment on site to include CNC mills, injection moulding machines, tool room equipment, ancillaries and others machines/equipment where required.

·  Carry out root cause analysis to pre-empt potential equipment failure.

·  Carry out planned maintenance on all equipment and record details on a Maintenance software system

·  Liaise with production for down time slots to carry out repairs.

·  Source new parts.

·  Respond to daily break downs and record details on a Maintenance software system

·  General maintenance of the building and surroundings.

·  Recommend and implement improvements to reduce down time.

Skills / Knowledge

·  Able to be licensed to operate forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, cherry pickers, scissor lifts etc. - we will train.

·  Able to safely operate hand held and stationary power tools.

·  Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects.

·  Physical job requirements, reaching, bending, and grasping and working in confined spaces.

·  Able to use a computer (familiar with Microsoft packages) and Maintenance software packages

·  Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.

·  Able to read and translate hydraulic drawings.

·  Able to read and translate electrical drawings.

·  Good time management essential and able to respond to rapidly changing priorities.

·  Good problem solving skills.

·  Must be punctual and have good attendance.

·  Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads. Good written and oral communication skills.

·  Strong attention to detail.

·  Previous experience as maintenance engineer within an injection moulding and/or CNC milling working environment.

Qualifications:

·  Previous experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.

·  Vocational qualifications preferred.

·  16 th or 17 th Edition Wiring regulations certificate preferred.

Working hours and pay

·  Two rotating shifts 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm - Monday to Friday

Work Environment: Nonsmoking; production; eye protection & safety shoes required.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work to be done. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.