Overhall Engineer/Mechanical Fitter

C&D Foods (ABP Group); Edgeworthstown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

C&D Foods (ABP Group) Edgeworthstown seeks an Overhaul Engineer/Fitter to maintain, troubleshoot and repair production machinery and plant services. You will work on components, overhauls, sensors, pumps, valves and related systems to ensure smooth operations.

Experience with fluids, controls, pneumatics and welding is advantageous, with a strong emphasis on safety, GMP, documentation and being a team player in a 7x24 environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Senior Trades level or comparable European NFQ qualifications.
• FETAC Level 6 Accreditation or equivalent (Solas/Solid apprenticeship/City & Guilds).
• Experience with controls, pneumatics, welding or related courses helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair Production Machinery and Plant Services.
• Overhaul components, sensors, pumps, valves and related systems.
• Support world class OEE and maintenance availability targets.

Skills

Senior Trades level

NFQ Electro-Mechanical

Safety & GMP

Troubleshooting skills

Multi-skill capability

Documentation & reporting

Team player

Education

Senior Trades level qualification

NFQ Level 6 Electro-Mechanical

City & Guilds apprenticeship or higher

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 Overhall Engineer/Fitter. The Engineering 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. Day to day you will embrace our 4P's Culture and be a key player in the success of our 'Plan to Win'.

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.