Injection Moulding Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and uptime of machinery in Telford. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation of Moulding machines, performing preventative maintenance, and managing breakdowns. Candidates should display adaptability, attention to detail, and experience in a similar environment, along with basic SAP knowledge desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to various situations on the shop floor.
• Flexibility to take control in the Shift Engineer's absence when needed.
• Good physical condition for lifting and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of all Moulding machines and prompt repairs.
• Conduct daily safety checks in coordination with the Shift Engineer.
• Maintain 5S standards and assist with tool changes as required.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Good Dexterity

PC Literate

Physically fit

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Injection Moulding

Reports to: Shift Engineer

Position summary:

The post holder reports directly to the Injection Moulding Shift Engineer for Production duties and to the Maintenance Engineer for Maintenance duties. They are accountable for supporting with the maintenance and uptime of IM Machinery by completing effective preventative maintenance and process improvements.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To ensure the efficient running of all Moulding machines, robots, automation units and all ancillary equipment. To correct any breakdowns of any of the above as promptly as possible, as safely as possible. In cases of multiple breakdowns, to be able to prioritise the order of repairs to minimize downtime throughout the shift.
• To ensure the area is clean and tidy as per ETL’s 5S policy and IM standard.
• Any concerns or issues are reported to the Shift Engineer in the first instance.
• Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Job location: Telford, Shropshire

Duties / responsibilities

• Contribute to compliance with ISO and other statutory requirements, by ensuring that the relevant processes are followed and records maintained
• Maintaining 5S standards
• Preventative maintenance on machinery to ensure quality and stability of production
• Responsible for daily maintenance of Injection Moulding machinery
• Ensuring any breakdowns are dealt with and fixed in a timely manner
• Re-ordering of parts consumed during any maintenance or repair of machinery
• Assistance in tool changes where necessary
• Understand and work towards business and departmental performance, ensuring for maximum productivity
• Daily safety checks in accordance with Shift Engineer
• Cover the Shift Engineers production duties as and when necessary

Companywide duties

• Responsible for own and others safety
• Maintaining 5S standards at all times
• Ensure all waste is segregated into the correct waste streams
• Contribute to compliance with ISO and other statutory requirements, by ensuring that the relevant processes are followed, and records maintained as per departmental procedures and quality plan
• All policies and procedures are always followed

Skills and attributes required

• Adaptability to different situations that may occur
• Flexibility to be able to take control in Shift Engineers absence
• Attention to detail
• Good Dexterity
• PC Literate
• Physically fit (lifting, bending and standing for long periods)

Experience required

• Basic SAP knowledge – desirable
• Previous experience in a Moulding environment – desirable