Maintenance Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Worcester, UK. The role involves preventive and predictive maintenance of production equipment, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of a High School Diploma, a Trade Certificate, and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs of production equipment.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals for required maintenance.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Preventative Maintenance Procedures.
• Coordinate the performance of work following specifications.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Understanding of PLCs

Understanding of VFDs

Familiar with material handling equipment

Experience in CNC machining

Familiar with welding

Education

High School Diploma with a Trade Certificate

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary:The Maintenance Mechanics are primarily responsible for the preventive and predictive maintenance of production equipment according to safety standards. Maintenance personnel maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the processes related to the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. All work must be performed within the budgeted standards in a safe, efficient, and professional manner while maintaining a high standard of quality and safety.

Essential Duties

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of heavy industrial processing machinery.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
  • With Maintenance Manager, develop and maintain assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance Procedures (PMPs) and supporting documentation.
  • Effectively communicate, integrate and ensure compliance with all policies in all operations
  • Coordinate the performance of work following specifications and work plan.
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with company and OSHA rules and regulations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Mechanical skills – must be able to rebuild pumps, cylinders, valves, and blowers
• Electrical skills – Relays, motors, motor starters, fuses, drives, control wiring, etc.
• Troubleshoot – solid problem solving
• Understanding of PLC’s and their function in industrial equipment.
• Understanding of VFD’s, motor controllers in industrial equipment.
• Familiar with material handling equipment, cranes, fork trucks, and hand trucks.
• Experience in metal forming, CNC machining, heat treating, and light automation.
• Familiar with building systems, air compressors, electrical distribution, plumbing, HVAC.
• Knowledge of ISO compliance & certification procedures and processes.
• Able to fabricate, Knowledge of brakes, shears, welders, grinders, etc.
• Familiar with welding
• Self-Directed
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Intellectual curiosity, someone who finds/discovers a problem and is just looking to understand it when they do not.
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment following OSHA regulations.
• On-call 24-hour emergency response for assigned periods.
• Performance of other duties and responsibilities as required by management.

Education and Certifications:

• The minimum education required is a High School Diploma with a Trade Certificate.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to stay organized, and multi-task.

Technical Knowledge Required

• Mechanical – Expert knowledge of machines, tools, and critical systems (e.g., building automation systems, and electrical power systems) including their design, operations, repair, and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of software relevant to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Safety – Knowledge of relevant OSHA policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of mechanical systems and tools.
• ISO 9001:2015 – Knowledge of compliance & certification procedures and processes.

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