Overview
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
This role requires the Mechanical Maintenance Technician to work closely with production to ensure optimal line performance with a focus on problem solving and preventive maintenance.
Reporting to Maintenance Manager the main responsibilities associated with this role are as follows;
- Primary support to the production function working with the electrical technician to optimize performance.
- Problem solving mechanical issues on the Manufacturing plant.
- Involved in changeovers and startups on a daily basis.
- Working closely as part of an integrated production team.
- Completing preventive maintenance tasks and checks on a daily basis.
- Preparation for and participation in the weekly preventive maintenance meetings.
- Working closely with the Maintenance Manager on Maintenance downtime, root cause analysis and problem solving on plant.
- Ensure as part of the Maintenance team that all controls and agreed preventive maintenance systems are maintained on the plant.
- Involved in the maintenance of the parts system with the Maintenance Administrator.
- Involved in Project Management of capital & continuous improvement projects for the company with the Maintenance Manager.
- Involvement in Supplier meetings.
- Involved in the review of weekly preventive maintenance plans to ensure compliance to company plan.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES
- Minimum 3 Years experience operating in a regulated industry/environment –qualified Trades Fitter / mechanic qualifications considered.
- Excellent PC Skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Should have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates a logical approach to problem solving.
- Has a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to mix hands on and Hands off tasks.
- Have a production mind set as part of an integrated team approach.