Crane Engineer

Job Description

Crane EngineerCardiff 23091/534£40,000 Plus Overtime + Comprehensive benefitsWith Operations across Europe and with an ever-expanding customer base, this award-winning manufacturer has recently invested in new state of the art machinery at its South Wales facility. Following recent investment they are looking for an Crane Engineerto join their well-established Engineering team, the company can offer internal and external training courses on specific manufacturing equipment together with a realistic chance to develop further within the organisation.Role & Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe manner and have a proactive approach to all Health & Safety issues.
• Ensures compliance of safety standards undertake risk assessments and adhere to SOPs.
• Carry out isolations of the equipment in line with safety standards according to their training (e.g. DECAP, COI)
• Repair, adjust, and maintain production cranes, heavy machinery, or instruments to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications and British Standards.
• Respond to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions, and other operating problems to minimize disruptions to manufacturing processes.
• Perform routine maintenance, like lubricating, parts exchange and functional checks of transmissions.
• Implement an established maintenance program and maintain detailed maintenance records so that recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts can be identified and addressed.
• Set, calibrate, or adjust equipment, machinery, and instruments so that it complies with production specifications or instructions.
• Maintain tools and repair equipment in good working order. Do check lists of tools reliability.
• Conduct periodic inspections to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments, evaluates and performs repairs.
• Understands and follows alignment procedures for aligning shafts, couplings, wheels, motors or other similar items typically found on an overhead crane.
• Must have a knowledge and ability to properly adjust and repair crane brake systems.
• Must have knowledge and ability to perform wire rope changes, sheaves, gearboxes, wheels.
• Repair machinery or other components by welding using manual or semi-automatic equipment.
• Assess which welding equipment is required and which method is the most appropriate for a specific welding task.
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures for the safe operation and performance.
• Repair, prepare and test spare parts for crane usage or stores keeping.
• Submits proper documentation for ordering material and parts.
• Elevation for work is a must. Must be comfortable and trained to work at heights utilizing scissor lifts or other MEWP for access and carry out repairs.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics; implement methods, practices, and techniques to identify and address recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Fully Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship with Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic repairing and maintaining heavy overhead cranes.
• The ability to perform thorough and accurate crane inspections and operational tests.
• Ability to read schematics, both mechanical and hydraulic, and take decisions.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing health and safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of SAP desirable
• Have an organized and proactive approach to work, with the ability to solve problems and meet challenging deadlines.

Benefits Package:

• £40,000 Days based role.
• 5% bonus
• Excellent benefits
• Pension
• Strong training and development scheme
• Part of a global organisation - extremely stable company

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