Maintenance/Production Technician

Zenith People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North-East is seeking an experienced Production Technician for a permanent position. The role involves repairing automated production lines, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring all equipment is well maintained. Ideal candidates will have mechanical engineering qualifications and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience and qualified mechanically biased engineer.
• Time-served Mechanical Biased Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to Automated production lines.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain equipment log books and record machine maintenance.

Skills

Self Motivated

Polite, professional and personable manner

Accuracy

Diligence

Team-worker

Education

Suitable Engineering / Maintenance qualification

GCSE in English, Maths above Grade C

Job description

Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based here in the North -East and are looking to recruit an experienced Production Technician on a permanent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities are as follows:-

• Carrying out repairs to Automated production lines
• Perform planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the maintenance program.
• Ensure planned maintenance is scheduled and has the least amount of impact on production time as possible.
• Keep a suitable range of spares in stock to cover most breakdowns
• Ensure suitable external contractor engineers are on hand to help as required.
• Perform a daily walk round to ensure all machines have been set and are running correctly.
• Ensure all SOPS (Standard Operating Procedures) are carried out to standard
• Maintain and keep up to date all equipment log books and record machine maintenance
• Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure Corrective and Preventative Action training is completed fully and promptly
• Strive for continuous improvement across the plant
• Operate machines in Manufacturing and Packing areas.
• Ensure all tooling and change parts are stored in the correct manner to prevent deterioration and / or damage.
• Inspect and polish tooling ready for the next production run so they are ready when required
• Advise when tooling and change parts becoming overly worn and require replacing.
• Keep records and logs of tooling.
• Ensure Tools are in good condition and well maintained

Essential Skills / Qualifications

Experience and qualified mechanically biased engineer

Self Motivated

Polite, professional and personable manner.

Accuracy and Diligence

Team-worker

Desirable Skills / Qualifications

Suitable Engineering / Maintenance qualification

GCSE in English, Maths above Grade C

If you are a time-served Mechanical Biased Maintenance Technician and would like to be considered for this vacancy please click apply now.