Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Harmonics Recruitment are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on behalf of one of their clients. The main function of this role is to support manufacturing with the upkeep and safe operation of process equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement.
• Performs all duties consistent with established AR guidelines consistent with ISO-9001, ISO-13485, ISO-14001 and ISO-18001 and all elements deemed necessary to support our business (as outlined in the Quality Manual). Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives.
• Maintain all process equipment technical and non-technical in good operational condition for manufacturing.
• Maintain all facilities and control environments technical and non-technical in good operational condition for manufacturing.
• To respond to reactive maintenance tasks such as;
• Equipment failure with investigation, diagnostic evaluation, repair and improvements.
• Be part of a 24-hours rotating call out team. (Not Exhaustive)
• First line Maintenance of both manufacturing, facility and service equipment.
• Carry out on time preventative maintenance task on all equipment.
• Carry out both critical and non-critical calibration of equipment.
• Host, support and supervise external service contractor works during regular servicing and calibration.
• Maintain good records for all equipment in compliance with the quality management system.
• Take responsibility of maintaining the integrity of the workplace environment whilst carrying out the above tasks.
• Make sure that correct procedures are in place and followed if any work being carried out exceeds the local work area requirements.
• Develop and install engineering improvements to manufacturing and facility service equipment.
• Install and commission or assist with vendors in the same of new equipment.

Job Specifications:

• Trade qualification in either electrical or mechanical engineering at craft level or higher required.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting automated machinery and equipment.
• Experience with facility services such as AHUs, Chillers, Burners, Boilers, Compressors and Thermal Oxidizers.
• AC/DC motor experience. Motor replacement, VSDs, and motor control.
• Ability to display a good working knowledge of electrical/mechanical/pneumatic and heating systems.
• Experience and maintenance-level training with programmable controllers and HMIs.
• Read and understand ladder logic and function block programming.
• Ability to interpret Electrical/mechanical/pneumatic drawings and schematics. Computer literate and diligent record keeping.
• Ability to work on their own initiative and take responsibility for decision-making.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated with ability to work with cross functional teams.
• General household maintenance tasks around facility. (Electrics, plumbing, repairs housekeeping)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Impeccable housekeeping of workplace, workshop, equipment and service rooms.
• Mentor and supervise apprentice with high degree of integrity.

Desirable / Not Essential:

• Welding.
• Good level of Electrical ability. (Minor works, Like for like replacements)
• Experience in ATEX environments.
• Cleanroom experience.