Maintenance Technician jobs in United Kingdom

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General Technologies, Inc., has several immediate openings for Maintenance Technicians with experience working with maintenance on Injection Molding Machines on 2nd Shift (2:45pm-11:15pm) and 3rd Shift (10:45pm -7:15am).

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for maintaining production and facility equipment to include installation, setup, preventative maintenance and adjustments as needed by technical service instruction.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Proficient at troubleshooting problems and finding solutions to reoccurring issues
• Efficiently perform work duties in compliance to job priority
• Must be familiar with electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Must be able to complete jobs assignment in a timely manner
• Must have good mechanical skills and familiar with welding
• Must be familiar with grinders and conveyor systems
• Must be familiar with a preventative maintenance system
• Must have some plumbing experience and experience with running electrical
• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment to detect causes of malfunctions
• Dismantles machinery and equipment to gain access and perform diagnosis
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, pulleys, gears, bearing, bushing, etc.
• Repairs hoses, wiring, valves, etc., reassembles and verifies proper function
• Analyzes fault reports and service requests from personnel
• Effectively communicate with manager and coworkers
• Maintains meticulous housekeeping with regard to work areas, tool, company vehicles and other company equipment to continually reflect the high standards of the company
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager
• Inspects and repairs building; including replacing light bulbs and electronic ballasts fuses, outlets, switches, and other defective parts
• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintains all building systems such as HVAC, pumps, chillers, air compressor, plumbing and electrical
• Must have the ability to change vacuum filter and check oil level on machines
• Must be able to perform inspection of hydraulic hose and valves for oil leaks
• Perform all duties pertaining to maintenance technician and maintenance helper
• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor/Lead

Requirements:

• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be able to take daily instructions from other supervisors/leads
• Experience with extruders and grinders
• Must be familiar with pumps and valves
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints
• Ability to troubleshoot VFD and PLC
• Must have the ability to learn at a reasonable rate
• Electrical and hydraulic knowledge is required
• Preform general housekeeping
• Bilingual is a plus but not required
• 3 years of experience in maintenance on injection molding machines
• Experience in automation is required
• Physical stamina and strength
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be flexible; able to work extended hours and weekends when required
• Attendance must be 98% or better
• Must be able to read and write
• High school diploma or equivalent but not required

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday, 2:45pm-11:15pm (May have to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed)
• 3rd Shift - Monday-Friday, 10:45pm-7:15am (May have to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed)

Compensation:

• $20-25/hour (D.O.E) + shift incentive
• 2nd Shift - $1.00/hour shift incentive
• 3rd Shift - $2.00/hour shift incentive

Physical Demands:

The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job but is not limited to:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented (if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance of essential functions of the position.

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