Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance TechnicianPermanentBlackwood, South WalesAcorn is looking to recruit a time served Maintenance Technician (Electrical / Mechanical) for our client, a specialist manufacturer based near Blackwood. The client offers an excellent salary and progression opportunities for the right candidates. General descriptionManufacturing Technicians work in a discrete manufacturing environment, run and maintain factory equipment and assembly processes, monitor and check the product quality and document results in strict adherence to protocols. *They ensure products are produced exactly as intended and are free of defects. *They will perform equipment setup, operation, equipment adjustments and minor preventative maintenance tasks to meet all standards for safety, quality and efficiency. *They run tests on all assemblies and equipment to test for safety and productivity before they are put into production. *If in testing assemblies and equipment the Manufacturing Technician identifies any problems, they must identify potential solutions and attempt to troubleshoot the issue using their technical knowledge. Duties and Responsibilities *Setting up and operating different machines, running and monitoring the output of machine tools, a highly automated manufacturing cell or process. E.g. Injection moulding machine, stamping press, CNC machine centres, automated welding machines, tablet manufacturing or automated packaging machines.*Working on or monitoring the output of an assembly station.*Know the manufacturing process in detail, troubleshooting at an appropriate level and involving senior members of staff if/when they are not able to correct the problem.*Monitor and check the product quality as they will be responsible for identifying when the process is deviating from the norm and acting to correct it.*Maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves that manufacturing is being carried out in accordance with both internal and external quality systems and regulations. It is important that procedures are followed, but it is also important that it can be shown and proved that procedures were followed.*Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular inspection, cleaning, servicing along with routine and preventative maintenance to make sure the machine or process never breaks down.*Keep maintenance logs for all the machines or process they oversee, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.*Provide regular productivity reports, and incident reports if an accident occurs.*Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste in the production process or apply.*Ensure production area is safe to work, productive and has required inventory.*Maintain production machines and equipments.*Ensure equipment and work floor is clean, safe and well-maintained.*Monitor and control processes using visual observation, process data and on-line testing.*Identify and debug problems in processes, products, equipment and work for solution.*Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Standard Operating Procedures*Provide training to suitable personnel on plant operations as and when requiredCore competencies Problem Solving*Consider the causes and effects of current and recently-resolved technical and non-technical problems*Formulate ideas on how to prevent those problems in similar circumstances and share them with appropriate personnelAttention to Detail*Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.*Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organises time and resources efficiently.Working with Tools and Technology*Identify, evaluate, select and apply the appropriate tolls to the task in hand.*Identify potential hazards or risks related to the use of tools or equipment*Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures and safety standards*Adapt quickly to changes in process or technology*Maintain and troubleshoot tools and technologies*Determine causes of error and take the appropriate corrective action. Planning and Organising *Planning and prioritising work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.*Approach work in a methodical manner.*Prioritise Multiple competing tasks*Perform tasks correctly, quickly and efficiently according to their relative urgency and importance.*Manage activities to meet production demands and allocate time and resources effectively, taking necessary corrective action when projects go off trackCreative Thinking*Generate innovative and creative solutions *Understand the pieces of a system and appreciate the consequences of actions on other parts of production*Modify or design systems to improve performance This role is permanent and offers an excellent opportunity for progression for the right candidates. Monday to Friday (days, nights, afternoons - 8-hour shifts) overtime is also available.Basic £27k +15% shift allowance.Basic NEST pension and 30 days holiday (inclusive BH).To apply, please send your CV to Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Required skills

Electrical

Maintenance

Engineer

mechanical

Keyskills :
Electrical Maintenance Engineer mechanical