Experienced Maintenance Engineer required for a large, well established engineering firm based in Plymouth.
Our client is a total systems engineering company, leading the way in hydraulics and supplying equipment for a huge range of applications including industrial, construction and marine.
The main purpose will be to support the site production facilities through the maintenance of plant, equipment and services, being planned or unplanned tasks. This role requires the ability to diagnose problems, the knowledge to work in a safe manner as shown through the task risk assessment. The ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and on-site personnel.
Main duties:
Work with the team to ensure it meets its 5 s performance targets
Be responsible for meeting individual KPIs
Ensure 100 % compliance of working on a task only once a risk assessment is in place
Identify repeat problems and assist in the corrective actions to remove the cause
Advise on maintenance spares holdings
Breakdown repair of existing plant and machinery
Installation of new and existing machinery
Assist with machinery moves
Implement and support TPM/PPM across the site
Fully participate in production support activities
Electronic record keeping of machine repair details and stock
Be aware of hazards around the site, and be proactive in identifying them and supporting removal of hazards identified by others
Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner as per the priority set by production
Work with the production team to assist with the installation of new machinery
Ensure PPM activities are carried out within scheduled times, and arrange machine release if required
Repairs of plant and machinery
Risk assessment of all work tasks and contractor inductions
Keeping electronic records up to date
Fault finding using CNC controls and PLC ladder diagrams
Work with production staff to provide breakdown support in line with production priorities
Ensure that a risk assessment is carried prior to start of work, and to reassess is the if there is any changes during the work task
Ensure good communication is maintained with production staff for updates on machine breakdowns, machine release from production for maintenance. Communicate between outgoing and incoming maintenance shifts
Act as a mentor when working with apprentices or new starters.
Qualifications & Experience required:
Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
Previous experience fault finding on CNC machines
Risk assessment trained
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of PLCs
Working Monday to Friday 0600-1400 and 1400-2200 (Rotating)