Maintenance Technician

Zimmer GmbH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the medical technology sector as a Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for the upkeep of production machinery while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical systems and a solid background in manufacturing technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years practical hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with CNC Milling machines and troubleshooting various systems.
• Familiarity with FDA regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, construct, install, and repair all production machinery and equipment.
• Monitor and respond to routine maintenance requirements.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical skills to complete daily tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical/Automation Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

PLC control logic

CAD software

Job description

Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!

What You Can Expect

Responsible for the maintaining, constructing, installing, moving, and repairing all production machinery and equipment. This includes specialized equipment, lift trucks, storage racks, conveyors, lighting, plumbing, and all equipment required for factory and office operations. Provide front line systems support for all equipment.

How You'll Create Impact

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand maintenance requirements
• Participates in routine Preventative/ Predictable Maintenance
• Troubleshoots equipment stoppages and reacts accordingly
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical test equipment
• Plans, assists, documents, and implements process improvement techniques and devices
• Utilizes machining, electrical and mechanical trade skills to complete daily tasks
• Capable of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical or pneumatic systems quickly and document the recovery
• Has experience in Production related Continuous Improvement project execution and documentation
• Communicates with production and other various customers as needed
• Ensure critical spares are maintained where necessary
• Good mechanical aptitude. Ability to produce technical reports and update drawings. Light machining and welding skills. Light fabrication skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. able to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management
• Ability to work across different shifts when requested
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Good understanding of FDA regulated industry and associated equipment validation requirements

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience using a Computerizes Maintenance recording system (e.g. SAP, PEMAC etc.)
• Strong electrical and controls capabilities
• Experience in maintaining CNC Milling machines a plus
• Experience with repair of hand tools, operating machine tools, electrical measuring instruments
• Experience on CNC machine tools diagnostics and repair including spindle bearing, ball screws, spindle headstocks, axis feed systems, and hydraulics/ pneumatics
• Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and fixing, Additive Manufacturing Equipment/ Process
• Experience using CAD software
• PLC Control logic troubleshooting
• Strong electrical and controls capabilities
• Strong Mechanical and electro Pneumatics capabilities
• Computer literate with MS Office skills

Your Background

• Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical/ Automation Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years practical hands on experience in an industrial setting

Licenses/ Certifications

• Maintenance Platform, Forklift, MEWP

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability