Maintenance Technician - Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - AMB SpA

Description

Job PurposeReporting to the , you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by performing preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of plant and machinery and standard factory facilities to ensure minimum factory down-time and maximum machine availability.

Main DutiesImplementing and executing preventative maintenance programme for site plant and equipmentMaintaining inventory of repair equipment and suppliesTroubleshooting by consulting blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, and other sources as necessaryResponding to Company's maintenance emergency needs, including on callAssisting with equipment installationsOperating/interrogating controls/PLCRoutine lubrication of equipmentIdentification and implementation of continuous improvement activitiesLearn the Extrusion process to assist in troubleshootingDowntime analysis / Root cause analysis Essential Criteria The ideal candidate must have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical discipline with some electrical knowledge and experience in a similar role, have a good working knowledge of and be able to demonstrate competence in standard engineering disciplines including hydraulics and pneumatics, and day to day fault finding ability.

Desirable CriteriaWorked in a manufacturing factory environmentKnowledge of the Extrusion process and maintaining extrusion equipment including, as examples, changing heaters, granulator blades, level sensors, safety devices, proximity switches, bearings, and rollers.