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Job Description:
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Plant Maintenance Fitter at 3M Bangor, Northern Ireland, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.
The Maintenance fitter will be responsible for both maintaining and improving manufacturing production operation equipment, aligned with EHS, Quality, service and cost. Working as part of a shift team on a site operating 24/5.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
1. Providing plant wide support for both reactive and proactive mechanical repairs and improvements
2. Manufacturing equipment Fault finding.
3. Equipment Reliability improvement project work.
4. Preventative Maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facilities
5. Ensuring we have critical spares available for our equipment.
6. Assist with Energy consumption reduction projects.
7. Assist Multi-Skilled shift technician as part of a team.
8. Be prepared to work to a shift pattern and cover any holidays, sickness or extra production
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
9. This person will need to be time served in a mechanical discipline, preferably in manufacturing facility (HNC, City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent)
10. Preferably knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology
11. Proven experience in team working
12. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making
13. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
14. Ability to work to a high EHS standard: 3M has a Proud EHS history, and we are constantly trying to improve our safety performance
Additional knowledge that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
15. Experience with chemical handling equipment and ATEX regulations
16. Experience in the paper manufacturing industry
Job specifics:
17. Location: 3M Bangor Plant in Northern Ireland, 100% on site
18. Full time role
19. Working pattern: Shift 24/5
20. Remuneration details
Competitive salary
Retirement savings plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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