Maintenance (6449)

PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

£35,000 to £40,000 Per Annum

07:30 to 16:00 Mon to Thurs

07:30 to 15:00 Fri

Job Purpose:

To provide production support where needed, in order to minimise machine down time and maximise efficiency. To support the running of the factory by resolving breakdowns and delivering planned maintenance, whilst ensuring work is carried out to the highest possible standard.

Key Tasks:

Production Support

• Liaise with the manufacturing department to plan and perform timely tool, blade and punch changes.

• Carry out off-line mitring / drilling / notching / countersinking / cleat cut-backs as and when required.

• Complete the daily press checks and record the results.

• Change, set and operate the cleat press in accordance with manufacturing requirements.

• Strip down and maintain press tool.

• Set clutch and brake presses when required.

• Guillotine and manufacture bespoke brackets and cleats.

• Manufacture and assembly of restraint strut feet.

• Ensure critical spare part and tooling are available with tight inventory control.

• Conduct a weekly inventory check of punches, dies and critical spares and ensure stock levels are maintained.

• Carry out calibration checks to set timetable.

• Carry out weekly Metal Working Fluid (MWF) checks and take responsibility for MWF substance control.

• Assist with risk assessments.

• Provide training on processes and equipment as & when required.

• Complete project work as and when required.

Key Tasks:

Maintenance

• Conduct regular planned maintenance checks as per the schedule and update records as evidence.

• Carry out routine maintenance of manufacturing tools.

• React quickly to breakdowns, communicate clearly with affected areas, and work efficiently to fix the issue.

• Investigate reported faults, identify the cause and decide the necessary course of action to rectify the fault

• Support continuous improvement by learning from breakdowns and sending feedback and suggestions for improvements to your supervisor.

• To be responsible for ensuring daily checks are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner and complete documents as required.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance as allocated by your supervisor on the full range of equipment within the site to reduce reactive activities.

• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with contractual commitments

General

• Ensure all aspects of health and safety compliance are followed as outlined in Company procedures.

• Identify and suggest operational and safety improvements.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards in engineering workshops and around the site.

• Support the Manufacturing and Maintenance teams and the wider business in any tasks that might reasonably be assigned.