Maintenance Engineers

Job Description

Maintenance EngineerBACKGROUNDWe have an exciting opportunity in the Mechanical control team for a Maintenance Engineer to work for one of our key clients who have been consistently busy throughout the COVID 19 period. KEY OUTPUTSThe Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the efficient, safe and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The Maintenance Engineer is mainly focused on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. They must systematically repair, adjust and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery as assigned using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training. Principal Accountabilities:* Maintain, troubleshoot, test, modify, and program automated, electromechanical equipment to include: * Apply engineering principals with mechanical and electrical knowledge to eliminate production problems and improve efficiency and reliability* Participation in continuous improvement activities * Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on major unplanned breakdowns and recurring problems* Design, implementation and completion of reliability and cost reduction projects on equipment* Provide design input and maintenance support to engineering on major project concept, implementation, commission, validation and start-up* Be the system expert and a resource for knowledge in operation, controls, set-up, complex maintenance proceduresKey Functional Skills/Knowledge:* Precision instrumentation, repair and calibration (flow meters, pressure transducers, capacitance, inductance and ultra-sonic sensors, vision systems, temperature controls, microwave position sensors, digital/analog devices).* Programmable Logic Controller, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment (Allen Bradley/Schneider).* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices* Electrical/Electronics-install and repair (some explosion-proof environments)* Single and 3-phase powered equipment (troubleshoot, test, and repair)* AC and DC control systems (troubleshoot, test, and repair)* Fibre optic devices and cabling (repair, replace, set-up)* Operate electronic test equipment (multi-meter, meg-ohm meter, amp probe, Hart Communicator, power analyzer)If this sounds like something you could be interested in please apply below or make contact with Jack Owen and he will come back to you shortly.Austin Fraser is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Austin Fraser is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Required skills

Automation

FMCG

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Keyskills :
Automation FMCG Manufacturing Food and Beverage