Mechanical Fitter (Day & Night Shift)

Valeo Foods Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Foods Ireland’s Batchelors site seeks a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join the maintenance and engineering team. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of plant and machinery with shift flexibility (7.30am-7.30pm or 7.30pm-7.30am).

You will diagnose and repair equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with other shifts to ensure continuous production. A qualified Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting qualification and FMCG experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a qualified maintenance fitter/welder in a manufacturing environment.
• Fully qualified with Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting qualification or equivalent (FETAC Level 6).
• Interest in Preventative Maintenance and ability to work on own initiative.
• Willingness to work any shift or day.
• Food industry FMCG experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plant and machinery including Form/Fill/Seal, canning and packaging lines.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment following manuals and procedures safely.
• Perform changeovers and lubrication to keep production moving smoothly.
• Coordinate with shift personnel to pass workload and share best practices.
• Liaise with vendors for spare parts and technical information.

Skills

Maintenance Fitter

Welder Fabricator

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Maintenance Fitting qualification (FETAC Level 6)

Job description

The successful candidate for this role will be part of the maintenance and engineering team and the main focus will be on the installation, maintenance and repair of plant and machinery in Batchelors. This role requires flexibility to work across both days and night shifts - 7.30am - 7.30pm or 7.30pm - 7.30am.

Your primary responsibilities will include (however, are not limited to):

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of plant and machinery in Batchelors. The type of machinery are Form/ Fill/ Seal, Canning & Packaging machinery and associated feed systems, Utilities including, Steam Generation distribution, compressor, safety systems, etc.
• Installation, diagnose & repair of malfunctioning equipment. Following manuals, schematic drawing and procedures in a safe manner.
• To maintain equipment at its optimum efficiency and carry out all planned and unplanned maintenance in a timely and craft like standard.
• To carry out Mechanical work in a safe manner according to the applicable standards and regulations.
• To carry out changeovers, lubrication at the performance level expected to ensure smooth transition between different product types.
• To liaise with other shift personnel to ensure smooth transition of workload over different shifts.
• To discuss performance/Overall Efficiency issues and tackle according to the priorities of the Production/Engineering management.
• To lease with vendors as required for spare parts and technical information.
• To comply with all factory personnel procedures (Breaks, Hygiene, safety, protective clothing, etc.)
• To complete and sign as required all Control/ Check/ Customer/OM/Quality Hygiene/ Spares & Safety sheets in a timely and competent manner.
• Maintain clean as you go policy.
• Maintenance Fitter is required to work throughout the whole factory and site. This includes maintaining equipment and machines in the FruitBat, Cannery, Erin, Shamrock Packaging, Warehouse, Service areas and other areas that may be operated in the future.

Skills And Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a qualified maintenance Fitter/Welder fabricator in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must be fully qualified with an Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting qualification or equivalent-FETAC Advanced Certificate Level 6. (National Craft Certificate). National Qualification Authority of Ireland MUST has already verified qualifications from other jurisdiction.
• Must be interested in Preventative Maintenance and work on own initiative.
• Must be available work any shift or days.
• Ideally Food Industry, Fast Moving Consumer Goods Manufacturing experience.