As a result of considerable expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee maintenance engineer/fitter to join Sparlonz Limited, a successful plastic sheet extrusion and vacuum forming business based in Redditch, Worcestershire.
Role:
To assist the Maintenance Engineer with the following;
• Inspection, repair and upkeep of various equipment and machinery
• Deal with any electrical or mechanical breakdowns of production machinery.
• Maintain all site services and liaise with sub-contract engineers when required.
• Implement and adhere to a preventative maintenance schedule for all key production machines.
• Play a key role in continuous improvement to help reduce down-time.
• Ensuring the organisation complies with safety regulations while maintenance takes place
• Keeping a record of preventive and emergency maintenance carried out
A knowledge of electro-pneumatic and hydraulic control systems and previous experience of plastics thermoforming machines / extrusion machines is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
Requirements:
• Flexible approach and attitude.
• Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Be reliable
• Pay attention to detail
• Follow instruction and adhere to safe systems of work.
• Work well as a member of a team
• Problem solving abilities
The position is based around a standard 40-hour week working Monday to Friday 0800 to 1630. Overtime is generally available and flexibility is required to deal with breakdown situations as the plant runs 24 hours.