Maintenance Fitter – Multi-Site Manufacturing (Growth)

Wallace Myers International; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-month probation

Pension with auto-enrolment

Five days over six

Career growth in growing business

Job summary

Wallace Myers International is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join its engineering team at the Laois site in Ireland. The role focuses on keeping production running by collaborating with production teams, the Engineering Manager, contractors and electricians.

Key duties include responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, repairing mechanical equipment and maintaining records. The position offers full-time permanent employment, a six-month probation and pension with

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong welding, fabrication and fitting skills.
• A qualification in mechanical automation, maintenance fitting or metal fabrication is desirable.
• Robotic programming experience would be an advantage.
• A sharp problem solver who works well in a team and stays calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose the cause and record corrective action taken.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance, and routine inspection, testing and calibration of plant and machinery.
• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment across the site using welding, fabrication and fitting skills.
• Work with contractors and electricians to ensure new equipment is practical to operate and maintain.
• Help keep maintenance records and inspection documentation up to date for licence and accreditation compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives with quality and compliance in mind.
• Provide cover for urgent call-outs outside normal hours with occasional travel to other company sites.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Fitting

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical automation qualification

Maintenance fitting qualification

Job description

Wallace Myers International is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join its engineering team at the Laois site in Ireland. The role focuses on keeping production running by collaborating with production teams, the Engineering Manager, contractors and electricians.

Key duties include responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, repairing mechanical equipment and maintaining records. The position offers full-time permanent employment, a six-month probation and pension with