Job description
- Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
- Permanent,
- FMCG,
- EEBH
- 16/09/2024
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a permanent Electrical Engineer to join a well-established client based in Merthyr Tydfil
Our client is a busy manufacturing company and as such, they are looking to add new members of staff to their team.
Contract: Perm
Shifts: Rotational
Salary up to £38,500 P/A - plus overtime opportunity’s
You will operate the designated production department according to plan and maintain equipment efficiency, whilst ensuring that all specified standards (e.g. food safety and quality), policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements are complied with.
Responsibilities and Activities
- operating to the planned preventative maintenance within the department, ensuring that all machinery and ancillary services are covered and reporting back any issues in within this plan to the Engineering or Section Manager;
- identifying and troubleshooting process, material, or equipment problems to minimize downtime and recommending solutions;
- developing, assembling, procuring, or modifying existing and new tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment to ensure production efficiency;
- assisting with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including writing change orders and deviations;
- conducting time studies to quantify processing times and inspecting products to identify areas for process improvement and provide hands-on training to operators;
- scheduling, performing and documenting routine maintenance on manufacturing and test equipment; and
- actively promoting and supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality system requirements and collaborating with contractors on project specifications.
Essential Skill Requirements
- ONC/VRQ, with a NVQ level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification.
- Competent in PLC programming (basic understanding level accepted);
- Proven track record in maintaining machinery that uses pneumatic valves, bearings, shafts, pumps, and gearboxes;
- Experience with 3-phase equipment;
- Experience with wrapping machines is an advantage;
- Has a nose for electrical and mechanical fault finding and a problem-solving mindset;
- Team player with good communication skills and flexibility to adapt;
- High level of commitment and initiative;
- Willing to work rotational shifts (including days, afternoons, and nights).
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