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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Wythenshawe
4 days ago
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Competitive Salary plus overtime available

  • 4 on 4 off ( 2 days 7am-7pm and 2 nights 7pm – 7am)

  • Global Manufacturer

  • Progression Opportunities

  • Excellent Benefits

    Our client is a global leading manufacturer who are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established team.

    The Job

  • Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Uptime:

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and inspections on injection moulding machines, auxiliary equipment, and related systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).

  • Monitor equipment performance parameters, identify potential issues, and take corrective action to prevent breakdowns.

  • Implement improvements to optimize equipment efficiency and prolong operating life.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

  • Breakdown Response & Troubleshooting:

  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot the source of the problem efficiently.

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults using established procedures and tools.

  • Minimize downtime and ensure timely restoration of production.

  • Possess a strong understanding of injection moulding machinery: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, controls, process variables.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of safety procedures and LOTO protocols.

    About you

  • Time served level 3 apprenticeship in engineering discipline (preferably multi-skilled)

  • Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills

  • CMMS experience (preferably Shire Pirana) maintaining accurate records

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively integrate with existing maintenance team

    Desirable

  • Experienced in injection moulding, robotics (3 + 6 Axis) and automated packaging lines

  • Able to use initiative – identifies solutions to problems and recommend improvements

  • Awareness of safety regulations – PUWER, LOLER etc

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing

  • Strong root cause analysis skills – 5Y, RCPS, 8D, Ishikawa etc

  • PLC experience – troubleshooting, basic programming and machine fault finding using ladder logic analysis

    To apply, in confidence, please send your CV to James @ TRF

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