Maintenance Technician

Cummins Inc.; Darlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking multiple experienced Maintenance Technicians for their facility in Darlington. This permanent role entails shift work with a competitive salary around £45,700 plus benefits. You will be key in troubleshooting and maintaining complex mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to safety protocols. The role requires a proactive approach to quality and safety improvements, supported by relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced time served Maintenance Technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Ability to fault find and modify Siemens PLCs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, assemble, install, test and maintain mechanical and electrical systems.
• Schedule maintenance activities around production requirements.
• Participate with local TPM teams to improve quality, safety, and processes.

Skills

Fault finding on complex systems

Knowledge of Pneumatic systems

Knowledge of Hydraulic systems

Machine safety systems knowledge

LOTO procedures knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

ONC/HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic

Job description

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We are looking for multiple experienced Maintenance Technicians to join our Manufacturing facility in Darlington. We are powering the future for success by delivering record breaking revenues, appointing our first female CEO, advocating for racial equity, making a case for climate action and being named best employer for diversity.

This is a permanent contract involving shift work.

Salary circa £45,700 plus shift allowance, paid overtime and excellent company benefits.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Troubleshooting, assembling, installing, testing, maintaining, and making improvements to mechanical and electrical systems.

Work with relevant functions to select and utilize appropriate resources, tools, machinery, and specialty equipment.

Thoroughly understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment.

Perform work in accordance with schematic diagrams, operation manuals and specifications using various tools, measuring, and testing instruments.

Schedule maintenance activities around production requirements.

Participates actively with local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Must be able to fault find on complex electrical and mechanical systems and interpret Schematic drawings.

Knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems is required.

Knowledge of Machine safety systems, LOTO procedures and safe work practices is paramount.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Must be an experienced time served Maintenance Technician supported by NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

ONC/HNC qualified in a relevant discipline, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic.

Experience with Siemens PLCs would be advantageous with the ability to fault find and execute program modifications.