Maintenance Engineer

Description:

We are a well established manufacturing business located in Aldershot who are now recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer based onsite to join our existing team due to company growth. You will be working as part of a small maintenance team within a large organisation working Monday to Friday paying up to £38k dependent on experience with 25 days annual leave plus the bank holidays, free parking, pension scheme and life insurance.

The role overseas the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to maintain production. Working within the maintenance team you will be required to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on identified plant equipment, listing issues and any required replacement parts if the problem can’t be fixed at the time due to parts or availability.

You will be expected to follow all formal written work instructions ensuring you work safely, produce work to the expected standard and working efficiently to deliver equipment back to production in a timely manner. We expect you to be engaging in continuous improvement activities and maintaining the good housekeeping standards of 5S. Operations are to be performed using only the provided and designated tools and equipment. And working to current industry standards.

Responsibilities include:
• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines as per company procedures; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Fault find problems by observing machinery in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintain the fabric of the building as well as ensuring all services (Water, Electric and Air) are inspected and maintained as per company procedures.
• React to production breakdowns quickly ensuring all relevant personnel are aware of the machine status at all time.
• Assist other departments when required to ensure Production requirements are met.
• Using Mechanical and electrical Knowledge, assist in the design and manufacture/fabrication of Jigs and fixtures to aid Production
• Fabricate repair parts and date stamps by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; raise purchase requisitions to maintain stock levels of frequently used parts
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Any other Task requested by Management that helps the Company achieve its overall objectives.
• Ensures that annual contracts are renewed and carried out by all contractors in a timely and safe manner in accordance with Company procedures.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure that operating supplies are used economically as planned.
• Assist in the control usage, order, and pick up of operating supplies.
• Ensure you are working efficiently and to the required output expectations.

The role would suit candidates who have previously worked within a maintenance role with specific experience in electronics, motion control and PLCs(Programmable Logic Controller). Experience with ProtoTRAK CNC mill controls or similar and GE Fanuc series Oi CNC Lathe controls or similar are essential. A qualification such as City and Guilds 2330 – electrical installation. NVQ Electrical Installation or 17th BS7671:2008 would be desirable.

You will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to prioritize work with good analytical, planning and organisational skills along with strong interpersonal and communications skills English oral & written. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean tools, applications and PLC programming would be beneficial.

In return we can offer a salary up to £38k, 25 days hol, onsite free parking, pension and life insurance schemes plus Mon to Fri working hours.
Please email us your CV ASAP to be considered