The Shift Engineer is a full-time position responsible for preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. Shift Engineers troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness and reliability, reports to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager and is a key member of our "Customer Ready" quality team.
Duties And Responsibilities
* Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
* Gather and maintain specific records of technical data related to materials, tools, fixtures, and processes used.
* Create and maintain inspection plans, logs, and reports.
* Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot/repair on all pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Collect and analyze data using statistical analysis methods.
* Train and communicate with production as to the proper use of equipment, to obtain higher production efficiency.
* Actively assist with planning/scheduling for tracking: work orders, parts, purchase requisitions.
* Diagnose and repair/replace faulty electrical components, such as transformers, lighting fixtures, relays, switches, drives, electrical Motors, Using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
* Perform general electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance and installations.
* Pro-actively design and fabricate production equipment.
* Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
* Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills And Competencies
* Technical Knowledge: Constantly seeks opportunities to expand technical knowledge, skills or experience. This includes knowledge of DCS/PLC control systems, PLC applications, line drives, process instrumentation.
* Experience in low voltage (24), single and 3-phase
* Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise and timely oral and written information, keeps management informed, and shares information with others.
* Ability to follow written instructions and documented procedures.
* Demonstrate high integrity and ethical standards, as well as good judgment and decision-making ability.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain quality and accuracy with attention to detail.
* Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities, with the ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism.
Required Qualifications
* Working knowledge of health & safety in a production environment
* Experience in food manufacturing
* Level 3 mechanical engineer NVQ
* Electrical – minimum 18th or level 2 install
* Knowledge of MIG & TIG welding' a plus
* Relevant operations skills of material handling equipment, such as forklifts and trailers a plus
Other Duties
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.
Salary Range:
£35,000 - £42,000 annually (hourly role)
Kegstar offers a competitive compensation package to include pension, bonus and private healthcare.
Kegstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.