Maintenance Fitter

Dawn Meats; Rathdowney; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats Rathdowney is recruiting a Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) to deliver technical support to the plant and maintenance teams. The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical and automation systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across shift patterns to keep production running smoothly.

You will inspect equipment, carry out safe work orders, and upload detailed job data using handheld devices, contributing to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-apprenticeship experience as MAMF.
• Experience with machines, process equipment, controls & automation.
• Experience in electrical & mechanical installations, maintenance and refrigeration systems.
• Good written and spoken communication; able to work independently.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Supports plant maintenance strategies to meet KPIs.
• Assists production to meet schedules and resolve issues promptly.
• Inspects machines for conformance to standards.
• Completes work orders safely and adheres to procedures.
• Uploads job details on handheld device.
• Develops knowledge of site mechanical equipment.
• Completes paperwork and follows H&S rules.
• Participates in SOP training and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical

Automation

Maintenance

Electrical installations

Refrigeration systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Driving license

Teamwork

Shift work

Tools

Handheld field device

Field service tooling

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Fitter

Location: Rathdowney, Co. Laois

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Role Summary

Dawn Meats Rathdowney are looking to recruit a Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) to provide technical and problem-solving support for the plant and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be based at our primary production plant in Rathdowney and their duties will include:

• Supports and executes plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals and overall maintenance performance;
• Assists and supports production, enabling production schedules to be met and to ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely fashion;
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with relevant standards;
• Carry out work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence & full compliance with company procedures;
• Responsibility to upload all job details onto a handheld mobile field technology device on completion;
• Develop in-depth working knowledge of all site mechanical equipment;
• Complete all paperwork in full;
• Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the Site;
• To complete training and review of SOPs on compliance.

Qualifications

Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Maintenance/Engineering environment.

The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

• Time-served Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF), demonstrating a high level of competency, with a minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience;
• Experience of machines & process equipment, controls & automation;
• Experience in electrical & mechanical installations, maintenance and refrigeration systems;
• Can demonstrate good communication, both written & oral skills, which meet the requirements of the job in full;
• Good troubleshooting ability; to logically follow a line of thought for problem solving;
• Holds a full driving license;
• Ability to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team;
• Has a flexible approach to working hours (shift work, overtime and on call).