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Job Description
Summary: Maintenance Technician required for preventative and overhaul maintenance on process equipment, packaging lines, and plant utilities, with a focus on optimizing changeovers and minimizing downtime.
This role is based at a client site in County Waterford, Ireland, and involves providing preventative and overhaul maintenance on process equipment, packaging lines, and plant utilities. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for:
- Optimizing changeovers of lines in all areas to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
- Sharing knowledge and training others to ensure a high level of technical expertise across the team
- Maintaining the highest levels of Health and Safety standards, with a focus on proactive risk assessment and mitigation
- Minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting
- Active participation in changeover processes via teamwork, with a focus on open communication and collaboration
- Contributing positively to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of production line output
- Impacting areas of Right First Time (RFT) and customer service, with a focus on internal and external customer satisfaction
- Providing excellence in service to internal customers, with a focus on responding promptly to their needs and concerns
- Participating in and completing the Technician Training Program to develop technical skills and knowledge
- Carrying out work orders on all equipment in accordance with Maintenance, Equipment, and Reliability Plans (MERP) preventative maintenance plans
- Providing line cover, troubleshooting, and breakdown maintenance of electrical/mechanical repairs on all equipment
- Carrying out annual overhaul maintenance on all equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
- Assisting in Good Practice Systems (GPS) to reduce waste and improve plant operating efficiencies
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a team-oriented environment, with a focus on innovation and creativity
- Working in accordance with all Health and Safety, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Procedures
- Improving the safety of electrical and mechanical equipment through proactive maintenance and inspections
- Completing and maintaining all required documentation/logs/records in accordance with documented system requirements
- Ensuring that all further maintenance requirements are reported to the relevant shift production supervisor/maintenance supervisor
- Monitoring and adjusting line changeovers and line running to optimize efficiency and productivity
- Conducting breakdown maintenance and on-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
- Implementing minor capital projects to improve process and machine reliability
- Continuously improving process and machine reliability to achieve the highest level of plant reliability
- Working as part of the work centre team to support the area and contribute to its success
- Developing and implementing new ideas, modifications, and techniques to improve processes and efficiencies
- Maintaining housekeeping in the engineering workshops and associated working areas to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
- Carrying out line changeovers and recording issues to close out improvement actions
- Training others, including apprentices and contractors, on line changeovers and line adjustments
- Monitoring active lines and maintaining default positions on the manufacturing lines to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
- Attending and participating in shift changeover meetings to ensure smooth handovers and minimize downtime
- Conducting safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement controls
- Embracing change and innovation with respect to new technology and developments to stay ahead of the curve
- Performing other duties as assigned based on new developments or changes to the role
- Taking a proactive approach and being capable of working on own initiative in a team-based environment
- Exhibiting good problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues
- Understanding and committing to continuous improvement to drive excellence and innovation
- Complying with Safety standards, policies, and procedures while conducting normal duties
- Reporting all incidents, accidents, or near misses to the Department Manager/Supervisor immediately
- Documenting all incidents, accidents, or near misses in conjunction with the team leader/Supervisor
- Leading by example and setting the right standards for the team
- Complying with quality standards, procedures, policies, and all other approved documentation
- Addressing deviations that may occur during routine production that impact product quality or line efficiency
The 6 STEP Problem Solving Process is a mechanism and guidelines to:
- Carry out effective investigations into problems or deviations
- Implement an effective root cause analysis process to identify the most likely root cause of the problem
- Implement effective corrective and/or preventative actions to ensure the problem does not reoccur
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician with a senior trades qualification and a minimum of 3 years' job-related experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical maintenance and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.