Maintenance Technician

MateCareer; Christ Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Medical Insurance & Pension

Employee ESOP

Job summary

Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role focuses on changeovers, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance across production lines and plant equipment.

The candidate should have a City & Guilds Technical Certificate (Electrical preferred) with at least five years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Technical Certificate or equivalent (Electrical cert preferred).
• Minimum of five years in a similar role.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment, automation and pneumatics.
• Welding skills in flammable manufacturing environments are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct production line changeovers and equipment setups.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Electrical fault finding, repairs and minor installations.
• Close out work orders in the maintenance system.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Fabrication work to support repairs and projects.
• Maintain plant utilities and compressed air systems.

Skills

Electrical & pneumatic controls

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Overtime flexibility

Teamwork

Fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Technical Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join our team and become a part of a continuously expanding and financially sound multinational conglomerate - Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL). McBride (Caribbean) Limited - a member of GEL, is a household aerosol manufacturing company that sells its products in 30 countries across the Caribbean and Latin America. We are looking for a talented individual who shares our values to join our team as Maintenance Technician. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

THE ROLE:

• Conduct production line change overs and equipment setups.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults on production and ancillary equipment.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance on all plant and equipment in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Conduct electrical fault finding, repairs and minor installations on plant and equipment.
• Complete and close out work orders in the maintenance management system.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant improvement projects.
• Perform fabrication works in support of repairs and projects.
• Maintain plant utilities and services, including compressed air systems.
• Check safety and emergency equipment to ensure functionality as scheduled.
• Complete reports and process documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area and work strictly within the site health, safety and environmental procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• City & Guilds Technical Certificate or equivalent technical qualification from an accredited institution. Electrical certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment, industrial automation and pneumatic controls would be an asset.
• Welding skills and experience in a flammable manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to be flexible and work overtime as required.
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently.

BENEFITS:

• An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered commensurate with the candidate's experience.
• Our benefits package includes participation in the Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes, opportunities for training & development.
• Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL (where eligible) - lets grow together!

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for the interview will receive an acknowledgement.