Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Specialist
Job Description:
This is an opportunity to work as a Mechanical Maintenance Specialist, responsible for the effective utilisation and co-ordination of machinery under your control. You will ensure product quality conforms to manufacturing standards and process control plans, equipment performs to production targets, and its condition remains both mechanically sound and in a safe working state at all times.
You will be trained to rotate through all end-making facilities at our plant, developing a broad range of skills and expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating Machinery: Ensuring smooth operation of equipment and identifying potential issues before they cause downtime.
* Quality Checks and Adjustments: Conducting regular quality checks and making adjustments as necessary to maintain high product standards.
* Fixing Machine Breakdowns: Identifying and resolving mechanical faults efficiently, minimising downtime and ensuring continuous production.
* Change Overs: Coordinating and executing changeovers effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
* Forklift Duties: Operating forklifts safely and efficiently, meeting production requirements.
* Tooling Management: Responsible for removing tooling, auditing, and completing machine tooling cleans, maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
* Downtime Reduction: Identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to maximise production output, improve product quality, and reduce spoilage levels.
* Scheduling and Storage: Checking scheduling and storage requirements to ensure appropriate levels are available, preventing stockouts and overstocking.
* Process Improvement: Identifying potential process improvements and working with managers to find solutions and implement corrective actions.
* Plant Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace, ensuring equipment is well-maintained, and implementing preventative measures to ensure continual availability of equipment.