South Kesteven
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating machinery, monitoring production, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment, conducting routine checks, and collaborating with team members to maximize production efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a team-oriented culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.
- 12 months experience in industrial maintenance or meet highest-level Production Assistant requirements.
- Able to read and work from technical manuals and follow verbal directives.
- Operate machines, monitor work orders, and assist in troubleshooting equipment.
- Verify the quality of finished products and correct issues as needed.
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Basic Mechanical Skills
Mathematical Skills
Troubleshooting Skills
Safety Awareness
High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
- Must have High School Diploma or GED.
- 12 months experience in industrial maintenance or meet highest-level Production Assistant requirements.
- Must be able to identify basic mechanic tools.
- Must provide their own tools.
- Work well in a team environment. Responsible for working with the team to maximize production requirements.
- Operate machines, monitor work orders, and help break out area.
- Actively participate in troubleshooting of any equipment in the area.
- Able to read and work from technical manuals.
- Able to use math as applied to maintenance.
- Able to follow verbal directives and perform routine and predictive maintenance.
- Able to communicate with packaging Techs and Supervisors.
- Ability to help coordinate routine operations of packaging lines.
- Able to retain and apply learned knowledge.
- Able to pass forklift training.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Able to aid in training of new employees.
- Must be able to perform the following tasks for a 12-hour shift: stand and walk 90% of the time, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and bend to work on machines.
- Able to hear on the production floor and detect changes in sound from the machines.
- Able to identify color changes and track moving objects.
- Able to perform changeovers and setup of machines in the assigned area.
- Basic understanding of mechanics in order to make process changes and perform minor machine repairs.
- Serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards.
- Able to verify the quality of finished products (measure/visual) and properly correct issues.
- Able to identify and operate all LOTO points on all equipment in the assigned area.
- Can power on and startup all equipment in the department without assistance. Can also properly shutdown all equipment in the department without assistance.
- Proven record for troubleshooting mechanical components.
- Basic hydraulic and pneumatic component troubleshooting skills. Experience includes motor and pump replacement, seal repairs, valve cleaning, and cylinder rebuilds.
- Basic electrical understanding. Capable of troubleshooting non-energized electrical components using LOTO in conjunction with a meter. Arc Flash Training required.
- Positive attitude working with the quality assurance team to achieve GMPs and quality production standards.
- Schedule-oriented, pays attention to order changes in the assigned area to minimize scrap and maximize production.
- Able to work safely to meet deadlines while working alone without supervision.