Maintenance Technician

Cyden Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Swansea is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing production line equipment, troubleshooting electrical issues, and assisting in new product deliveries. The ideal candidate should have an HNC in an engineering discipline and significant experience in electrical and mechanical environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

5% Company pension contributions

Company sick pay

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical/Mechanical tradesman.
• Hands-on background in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Ability to understand maintenance and machine requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of production line and bespoke equipment.
• Installation and calibration of production line equipment.
• Fault analysis and investigations on production line machinery.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical tradesman

Analytical and methodical approach

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving capability

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated and pro-active

Education

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Knowledge of Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC knowledge

Electro Pneumatics

Vision Sensors

Job description

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Working in the Maintenance Department, the jobholder will be part of a technical team providing support on all technical aspects of the Factory's production operation, undertaking maintenance, repair and fault recovery on assembly and test equipment. Other responsibilities will include Installation of production line equipment including jigs, fixtures, and machines that ensures maximum productivity, efficiency, quality, and reliability in a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Part of a team responsible for the maintenance of production line and bespoke equipment including:
• TPM of all equipment on a weekly, monthly quarterly and yearly.
• Proactively oversee the critical spares and replenishment.
• Conscientious equipment repairs ensuring the highest standard of workmanship.
• Safety conscious individual with experience in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Assisting with NPD project equipment delivery and commissioning:
• Installation of line fixtures and equipment.
• Calibrations of line equipment.
• Manufacture and installation of line workstations
• Experience in vision systems and basic principles
• Fault analysis and investigations on production line equipment including:
• Carrying out RCA on bespoke machinery.
• Carrying out RCA on bespoke jigs/fixtures/solder and extraction units.
• Electrical fault finding on relay logic systems.
• Electrical fault finding soft/start drive systems.
• Assisting Controls Engineering and developing own knowledge of PLC programs:
• Breakdown support on PLC programs including Beckhoff/Omron/Siemens.
• Appreciation of ladder logic.

These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder's duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by their Line Manager to support business needs. Specific responsibilities and authorities are defined in procedures relevant to the role.

List All Required Experience/ Skills:

• Time served Electrical/Mechanical tradesman.
• Hands on Background of electrical and mechanical engineering, Automation, tooling, assembly ect.
• Analytical and methodical approach to work.
• Able to develop a thorough understanding of all aspects of maintenance and machine requirements.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving capability.
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with staff from a variety of business functions.
• Driven, Self-motivated and pro-active.

List All Required Education/ Qualifications/ Training:

• Knowledge of Automation/Electrical/ Mechatronics e.g., Machine Electrical I/O, PLCs, Electro Pneumatics, Vision Sensors etc.
• Knowledge of production documentation, including Electrical and pneumatic system drawings
• HNC in relevant engineering discipline Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics
• Electrically Bias
• Good PLC knowledge.

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays rising to 30 with length of service, 5% Company pension contributions, Company sick pay, career development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.