Description:
As a maintenance technician you will provide support to operations through effective execution of the planned preventive maintenance program across the range of automated assembly equipment.
You will collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations Engineering, working closely with shift and day teams to deliver and continuously improve maintenance programs, while coordinating preventive maintenance for production equipment across the site.
Responsibilities
- Execution of planned preventive maintenance activities across a range of high volume, fully automated assembly lines
- Working with reliability engineer on admin of maintenance plans, task lists and work orders in CMMS (SAP)
- Continual review of PM activities for effectiveness and improvement opportunities
- Deputize as needed for reliability engineer in scheduling, release, distribution and reconciliation of PM work orders
- Collaboration with wider engineering team to effectively and efficiently coordinate PM tasks
- Assist as required with validation and qualification of new and existing equipment including acceptance trials, and PM implementation.
- Deal/liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops;
- Involved in analysing customer complaints and internal quality issues and assist as needed in drawing up improvement programmes for equipment to eliminate these defects being produced.
- Assist with the training of other, new recruits and apprentices as required.
- Participate in companywide continuous improvement initiatives, working in teams as required and utilising appropriate quality tools as applicable.
- Maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g., breakdowns, maintenance etc.).
- Full utilisation of all current and new IT/processing systems e.g., SAP.
- Maintain highest standards of safety and housekeeping to ensure area, machines and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean condition. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions and other faults.
Education & Experience
- Mechanical fitter trade preferred however alternative trades and/or other third level engineering qualifications will be considered.
- 3 + years experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment in medical device industry or other relevant industries such as Pharmaceuticals , Food Manufacturing
- Cross skilled technical experience on highly automated production equipment preferred with working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and automated systems.
- A scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yield
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.