Maintenance Technician

Job description

Our client based in Worcester is looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician with an electrical background.

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical)

Responsible to:Production Engineering Manager

Overall purpose of job:
*Maintenance and repair of all production equipment, keeping down-time to an absolute minimum, whilst contributing to the safe and efficient running of production processes and cost-effective use of down-time.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
*First-line contact for immediate reaction to emergency break-down on plant, equipment and buildings diagnosing problems as quickly as possible.
*Effectively manage break-down and/or failure of equipment and plant by taking appropriate remedial action in the following areas; Robotics, PLC's, Electrical Control Systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
*Liaise with cell leaders, production and operations managers to inform them of progress of break-downs.
*When situation demands source and collect from suppliers, replacement parts for emergency break-downs/equipment failures.
*Carry out a safe system of work for Predictive, Preventative and Planned Maintenance as required.
*Assist Works Engineer in carrying out modifications, improvement activities and other tasks to reduce machine down-time and improve safety at work.
*In the absence of the Works Engineer, Supervise Contractors on site and issue/close Permits to Work.
*Carry out checks on machinery/plant/equipment in accordance with planned maintenance each month.
*Undertake replacement of worn parts either as required or on a regular replacement cycle.
*Undertake projects requested by the Works Engineer and/or Engineering Manager
*When and where necessary work above (at height using appropriate apparatus) or below ground including machine pits.
*Use mechanical aids to undertake necessary maintenance/break-down repairs e.g. fork lift truck, pedestrian truck, access cages and ladders etc.
*Use conventional workshop hand tools, metal working machinery and welding apparatus as required to repair equipment and machinery etc.
*Accurate and timely completion of documentation to comply with all necessary Quality Standards and production requirements.
*Work as part of any team and actively take part in team activities including Continuous Improvement Programmes.
*Undertake additional training to develop skills as company requires
*To work in accordance with organisational policies and practices
*To undertake any other duties as may be required within the scope of the post and participate as necessary in corporate initiatives and projects.

Key Skills:
*The successful candidate will need to be from a manufacturing background
*Recognised qualification e.g. ONC/HNC or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
*Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
*Computer system literate, favour in experience of CMMS, MS Office
*Experience in PLC controls in Production and manufacturing equipment
*Knowledge of Robotic systems.

Please note that you will be required to work shifts but our client is fully flexible regarding how these will work.
Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.