Overview
The Production Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the routine, proactive and reactive maintenance of machinery within the injection moulding manufacturing areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.
* Troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
* Develop a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan and ensure the timely completion of work carried out.
* Monitor equipment performance and maintain detailed maintenance records for each machine.
* Organise the receipt, identification and appropriate storage of engineering materials/spares.
* Ensure that a stock of essential spare parts is maintained on site to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns.
* Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores and to pass instructions on between shifts.
* Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal departments in finding ways to improve processes and increase machine reliability and performance.
* Support with general site maintenance and oversee site contractors working in the Injection Moulding department.
Health And Safety Compliance
* Ensure that all machinery under your control is maintained with Health and Safety in mind.
* Carry out safety audits on each machine on a regular basis.
* Ensure that housekeeping onsite is always maintained to a very high standard.
* Report any health and safety issues to your Manager.
* Use provided PPE in accordance with training and health and safety procedures.
Communication
* Inform the Production Manager or the Operations Manager of any issues with machines or equipment requiring attention.
* Ensure that the Operations Manager and the Production Planner are fully aware of any breakdowns/lost time.
Other Duties
* Assist in the development/training of new employees.
* Be able to work as part of a team or independently for long periods, without constant supervision.
* To cover for sickness and holiday periods when requested.
* To work overtime if required in order to meet customer/work demand.
* Comply with requests from Team Leaders, Managers and the Directors of the company at all times.
* Notify the company at least one hour before a shift commences if unable to attend work.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Civil Engineering
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