Maintenance Technician (4 Cycle Shift)

Weener Plastics Ltd; Dromcollogher; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weener Plastics Ltd. in Ireland, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on a 4 cycle shift.

The role focuses on safe maintenance of production lines, tooling validation, and TPM-driven improvements. You will work with engineering teams to diagnose issues and implement preventative measures. Requirements include a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter Craft Certificate, knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems, and willingness to travel globally for

Qualifications

• Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Courses completed/experience in injection moulding is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• Good general knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience in factory environment an advantage.
• Must be willing to travel globally to provide technical support.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Self-motivated, high energy, positive attitude with initiative for timely completion of goods.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues in a safe environment adhering to safety procedures at all times
• Work with your team and the engineering teams to root cause and problem solve issues
• Assist with the introduction and validation of new tooling as required
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping
• Ability to work as part of a team and on one’s own initiative
• Day to day maintenance of production lines in a busy environment
• Troubleshoot processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Set process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all related procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
• Support new tool design and development.
• Air, Water and Material supply to Machines to be used, monitored, and maintained to the highest Standards. PM’s to be carried out as needed.
• Preventative maintenance approach to be taken with regards to machines and all axillary equipment. Ensuring PM plans as per machine supplier recommendations is maintained to the highest level of asset care.
• Promote and support TPM projects within the Plant.
• Train and develop personnel relative to the process, promote employee understanding and adherence to safety regulations and the Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain a culture of world class preventative maintenance thinking., including Industry 4.0 thinking and projects
• Setting and sharing best practice.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Travel willingness

Analytical problem solving

English proficiency

Leadership by teaching

Education

Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter Craft Certificate

Tools

Industrial machinery safety standards

Job description

Weener Plastics is a full service global supplier of innovative plastic packaging solutions, with a strong focus on the functionalities Dispensing, Containing and Closing. The company designs, develops and manufactures added value Caps, Closures, Roll-on Balls, Jars and Bottles for the Personal Care, Food, Home Care and Health Care markets. Headquartered in Ede, The Netherlands, the company employs more than 4,000 people and has 25 facilities in 17 countries worldwide.

Our Irish facility in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick is currently recruiting a Maintenance Technician on 4 Cycle Shift.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Work with colleagues in a safe environment adhering to safety procedures at all times
• Work with your team and the engineering teams to root cause and problem solve issues
• Assist with the introduction and validation of new tooling as required
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping
• Ability to work as part of a team and on one’s own initiative
• Day to day maintenance of production lines in a busy environment
• Troubleshoot processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Set process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all related procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
• Support new tool design and development.
• Air, Water and Material supply to Machines to be used, monitored, and maintained to the highest Standards. PM’s to be carried out as needed.
• Preventative maintenance approach to be taken with regards to machines and all axillary equipment. Ensuring PM plans as per machine supplier recommendations is maintained to the highest level of asset care.
• Promote and support TPM projects within the Plant.
• Train and develop personnel relative to the process, promote employee understanding and adherence to safety regulations and the Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain a culture of world class preventative maintenance thinking., including Industry 4.0 thinking and projects
• Setting and sharing best practice.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter Craft Certificate or equivalent
• Courses completed/experience in injection moulding is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
• Good general knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience in factory environment an advantage
• Must be willing to travel globally to provide technical support
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• elf-motivated, high energy, positive attitude with initiative for timely completion of goods

Competencies

• Understanding good manufacturing practices
• Understanding PM and TPM
• Ability to lead by teaching.
• Solid written and spoken English skills