Engineering Technician - Refinish Coatings

ZipRecruiter; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Stowmarket is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to provide support to manufacturing equipment, oversee maintenance programs, and train personnel. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship, relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to adapt to changing technologies. This role offers a dynamic work environment and requires a proactive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in engineering.
• Ability to train team members and work collaboratively.
• Strong numerical, mechanical aptitude and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Provide 24-hour coverage for plant breakdowns.
• Lead minor development projects and modifications.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Plant fault diagnosis skills

Good communication skills

Flexible skills usage

Education

Recognized engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Technician - Refinish Coatings
Stowmarket
PPG

PPG requires an engineer technician for the Stowmarket Manufacturing Facility.

About the role
To flexibly provide engineering skills to support high utilisation of, and improvements to, manufacturing plant and services equipment, in an efficient, safe and environmentally aware manner
To implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes for plant equipment; carry out statutory routine schedules and inspections on pressure. Gather and input data into the engineering computerised record system; develop ways of improving the planned work methods to reduce plant downtime
To provide 24-hour cover for plant breakdowns by use of a mobile phone during core hours and by a call out rota out of hours. To diagnose, problem solve and have contingency plans in place; successfully repair and test the plant safely, whilst minimizing downtime
To lead and implement minor development projects and plant modifications; assist with the development of ideas into workable solutions
To oversee external contract resources involved with any engineering maintenance, modifications or improvements; guide and train process operators providing assistance
To provide support to other site maintenance teams in different manufacturing areas during peak demand periods or when workloads change

Requirements:
A recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum of 2 years subsequent relevant experience
A high concern for standards and the ability to plan ahead
Awareness of business goals
A full understanding of the plant and equipment and production processes
Plant fault diagnosis skills systems, including condition monitoring
Ability to rely on own actions and know the limit of own capabilities
Good communication skills to relate information and describe engineering systems
Ability to co-operate and work with process personnel and contract staff
A positive "can do" attitude to work; flexible in the use of skills
The capability to deal with continuous change of the business and new technology
Ability to interpret information from computer and other sources to progress resin manufacture and diagnose Problems
Ability to effectively train team members; work as a part of a team
Superior numerical, mechanical aptitude and literacy skills