We have an exciting opportunity available for a leading Yorkshire based manufacturer operating a 24/7 continuous process plant. Here at Futures, we are looking for an Automation Engineer with hands-on maintenance experience due to continued growth and expansion of the company.
Reporting into the Chief Engineer you will take responsibility for both proactive and reactive maintenance duties within this largely automated production environment. As a key member of the Engineering team, you will share responsibility for achieving budgeted machine performance targets and ensuring the machines are kept running to peak performance within the manufacturing unit. You need to have experience maintaining automated production machinery in a 24/7 continuous production facility.
Automation Engineer - Key responsibilities - Maintenance, Machinery, Electrical, PLC
Daily plant inspections, monitoring plant performance
You will need to facilitate a speedy response to all plant stoppages and plan/implement modifications to new and existing equipment
Carrying out fault finding diagnosis/repairs on equipment and plant
You will have to ensure the PPM schedules are maintained in accordance with the current requirements
Continuous Improvement - identify new methods and procedures
Ensure accurate & timely records are entered / recorded of all work carried out, root causes of failures and of spares / consumables used
Automation Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Maintenance, Machinery, Electrical, PLC
Previous experience of working within an automated manufacturing environment
Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, holding an Electrical Engineering HND / HNC / BTEC / ONC / C&G Level 3 qualifications or higher
Excellent communication skills
Working well under pressure
Automation Engineer, Maintenance, Machinery, Electrical, PLC
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