Maintenance Technician

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Technician, where your expertise in PLC systems and preventative maintenance will drive production efficiency. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that production line machinery operates at peak performance. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to innovation in automotive manufacturing, and contribute to a culture that values diversity and excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving will be highly valued. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to enhance production processes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in high volume manufacturing required.
• Proven experience in repair and process improvement essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC controlled production equipment.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance on machinery.

Skills

PLC Control

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical/Electrical Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Fitting and Fabrication

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Electrical

City & Guilds 3

NVQ 2 & 3

Job description

Description

Hitachi Astemo Europe is focused on automotive components and systems. Our industry expert partners with our well-known customers forming the foundation of our success. Together we contribute to society with technological innovations and trendsetting ideas as well as comprehensive competences. A collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our production efficiency and overall success.

Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Production Engineering Manager

The role of the Maintenance Technician is to be responsible for ensuring that production line layouts and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical, robotic equipment and software fault finding/programming.

Your core responsibilities include:

1. Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high-volume PLC controlled production equipment.
2. Planning and performing equipment preventative maintenance.
3. Improvement and modification of assembly/test equipment and transfer systems.
4. Service and maintenance of electrical and mechanical site services/plant.
5. Supporting the installation of new equipment.

Key Skills:

1. Ideally ONC/HNC with at least City & Guilds 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Electrical, with NVQ 2 & 3.
2. Time Served Apprenticeship.
3. Significant experience (2+ years) within high volume manufacturing.
4. Proven experience on Repair, Maintenance and Process Improvement.
5. Experience in Fitting, Fabrication and Machining would be an advantage.
6. Ideally experienced in maintenance and fault finding PLC controlled and robotic high volume equipment.
7. Experience of maintaining and fault finding hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
8. Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting equipment drawings/manuals.
9. Work independently, with minimal supervision.
10. Self-supervising whilst working closely with production teams.
11. Ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in written form.
12. Pro-actively identifies and suggests improvements based on findings of preventative maintenance and fault finding.
13. Excellent organisation skills.
14. Excellent problem-solving skills with logical approach to diagnosing equipment faults and problem solving.
15. Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time.
16. Understanding of preventative maintenance schedules.

You may, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

Our offer

At Astemo you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. As a company, we are committed to innovation and excellence in automotive manufacturing. We operate according to our mission, vision and values.

Astemo’s mission represents its core reason for existence and the role it seeks to fulfill in society. The vision outlines the state that Astemo aspires to achieve guiding the company’s long-term objectives. Underpinning these goals are the values which serve as the foundational principles and decision-making standards upheld by employees of Astemo, ensuring consistent and principled actions across the organisation.

Astemo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.