Maintenance Engineer

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimize various machinery and systems. The successful candidate will carry out proactive maintenance, fault finding, and repairs, ensuring high quality and productivity standards. With competitive pay and structured working hours on continental shifts, this role offers a chance to join an expanding site with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company holiday pay

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high volume, high class, Automotive environment.
• Familiarity with injection moulding machines.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on all machinery.
• Conducting root cause analysis to identify issues and prevent downtime.
• Performing routine preventative maintenance checks.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Fault finding

Robotics

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Maintenance Engineer

Main purpose of the job
Maintenance of all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all machinery, robotics, lasers, ancillary, material handling equipment to maintain efficiency and utilisation of 95%.

Main objectives and results

• Assist in implementing and maintaining proactive maintenance systems for PPM and TPM.
• Root cause analysis to identify issues and provide 1st time fixes to reduce downtime.
• Fault finding and repair on electrical issues and mechanical faults on hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Effective and timely response to all breakdowns.
• Adhere to all company HSE policies and procedures at all times.
• Comply with LOTO procedures at all times
• Recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Perform safety checks on all machines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Replace and repair parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Replace electrical parts and equipment as required
• Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle machinery to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Lubricate and clean parts as required.
• Start machinery to test their performance.
• Implement Continuous improvement activities to assist cost down at all times.
• Any other projects or tasks assigned to you by management as required
• Shift working and flexibility essential

Preferred skills and experience

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• Must have previous experience working in a high volume, high class, Automotive environment
• Experience of working with injection moulding machines
• Experience in practical mechanical / electrical engineering
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Experienced in Robotics. specifically, ABB 6 Axis robot / Fanuc and PLC Programming.
• Knowledge of Quality systems such as IATF16949 / ISO 9000 a distinct advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player- flexible on colleague cover and working outside normal hours.
• Prepared to accommodate emergency call out (within reasonable parameters)
• Understanding of IATF16949/ISO9001 Quality standards

What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.

Working hours are at an average 42 per week on continental shifts - 4 on 4 off, of which two days (07:00-19:00) and two nights (19:00-07;00). Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?

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