Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, including block moulders, pre-expanders, hotwire cutters, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
* Carry out reactive maintenance promptly to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
* Conduct regular facility inspections, including but not limited to cooling tower, boiler, compressed air systems, and general plant infrastructure.
* Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using the sites maintenance management system.
* Identify and report potential equipment failures or safety issues, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
* Assist with machine upgrades, installations, and modifications as required.
* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Qualifications
1. Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).
2. Minimum of 3 years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, foam, or a similar process industry.
3. Strong understanding of mechanical sys...