Mechanical Fitter - Day Shift

C&D Foods (ABP Group); Edgeworthstown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to maintain and repair production machinery and plant services. The role involves troubleshooting components, sensors, steam, air and water systems, with a focus on reliability and process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have Senior Trades level or NFQ qualifications, experience in electro-mechanical disciplines, and knowledge of controls, pneumatics and welding.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Senior Trades level or NFQ qualifications with related Electro-Mechanical training.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Interest or coursework in controls, pneumatics, welding, etc.
• Safety, GMP and documentation awareness is required.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Shows initiative to improve processes and multi-skill.
• Strong writing and recording of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production machinery and plant services.
• Overhaul components, sensors and fluid handling systems as needed.
• Support maintenance tasks during holidays and peak periods.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP and quality standards.

Skills

Senior trades level

NFQ qualification

Electro-Mechanical

Controls knowledge

Pneumatics

Welding

Safety GMP

Education

NFQ Level 6 or higher

Electro-Mechanical Diploma

City & Guilds apprenticeship

Job description

C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods' Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath.

At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown we are currently seeking a Mechanical Fitter. The Mechanical Fitter will undertake maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all Production Machinery and Plant Services i.e. Repair of Components, Overhauls, Sensors, Steam, Air, Water, De-bugging of systems, etc. Experience working with fluids, pumps, valves, controllers, packing equipment would be advantageous.

You will play a key role in the maintenance and improvement of the Plant to achieve the objectives of World Class OEE and Maintenance Availability / Performance.

Keys skills

• Candidates should be qualified to Senior Trades level, or comparable European NFQ qualifications, and / or NCEA Cert. / Diploma in an Electro-Mechanical discipline. FETAC Level 6 Accreditation or equivalent but not limited to Solas apprenticeship, City & Guilds apprenticeship or higher
• Work under pressure and under minimal supervision.
• Interest or courses attended in controls, pneumatics, welding, etc.
• Safety, Documentation and GMP awareness / compliant.
• Experience of troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Interest / initiative in improving processes.
• Good writing / record keeping (e.g. maintenance reports / job cards), and communication skills.
• Excellent Team Player
• PC Literacy, basic navigation and file management skills.
• Desire to develop / improve / multi-skill.
• Provide cover during Engineering staff holidays.
• Willingness to support reasonable requests during holiday periods as is often the only time available to do extended maintenance / tasks on Plant normally running 7x24 hours.