Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Kidderminster
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Kidderminster Metalis are working with a reputable manufacturing business who are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their foundry maintenance department. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring the overall maintenance of die casting machines, factory machinery, offices, and buildings. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide maintenance support to factory machinery, offices, and buildings, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.
Participate in the Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
Perform installation work, routine maintenance repairs, and support production supervision to meet production demands by working on equipment as required.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot issues, and complete maintenance tickets upon resolution.
Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machinery and equipment.
Collaborate with maintenance team members, including the Maintenance Manager and toolmaker, to diagnose and resolve complex machinery malfunctions.
Analyze work problems, suggest improvements in working conditions, and implement changes to increase efficiency.
Inspect, test, and maintain machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Conduct repairs and maintenance on the physical structure of the establishment.
Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment, such as robots or programmable controllers (PLCs).
Uphold and promote 5S standards to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform daily shift checks and record maintenance activities accurately.
Qualifications and Experience:
Proven working experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment (minimum 5 years).
Mechanical or engineering qualifications are required.
Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques.
Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (desirable).
Forklift license (desirable) for equipment handling and movement.
Experience with maintaining Manufacturing Quality Operating Systems to ensure conformance to customer specifications and resolve quality-related issues.
Salary: £40,322 + £1.14ph shift allowance Hours: 37.75 hours per week - double days:-AM - Monday - Thursday - 6am - 2:15pm-AM - Friday - 6am - 1:15pm-PM - Monday - Thursday - 2pm - 10:15pm-PM - Friday - 2pm - 9:15pm Holiday: 25 days, plus bank holidays