Shift Technician

Permanent: Shift Technician

Location: Rugby

Hours of work:

4 on 4 off shift rotation:

2 Days - 7am to 7pm

2 Nights - 7pm to 7am

Salary: £54,915 plus annual bonus

Our client in Rugby who runs a fast-paced manufacturing facility has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shift Technician to join the team. The role requires a candidate who is apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Role:

Required to safely run and maintain the manufacturing equipment, ensure the smooth and continuous running of the production line in order to meet the plant KPI requirements with a product that meets the defined quality criteria.

The main duties depend upon the area in which the maintainer works i.e.

• Front end Fork truck / Baler
• Cupper / Bodymaker / Trimmer
• Washer / Waste treatment
• Coater / Decorator
• Inside Spray / Necker /Middle QC
• Palletiser
• Finished pallet inspection / Testing.
• Warehouse / Back End Forklift truck

Key Responsibilities:

• To operate can manufacturing equipment to achieve plant KPI targets
• To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained, and downtime is minimized.
• To carry out the required quality checks within their area of responsibility and to take the necessary corrective actions and report any non-conformities to the Team Leader and the relevant department.
• To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process.
• To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
• To carry out the set-up checks that may follow maintenance work.
• To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Department Heads.
• To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant.
• To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal environmental and safety requirements and/or checks.
• On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the Engineering Department.
• Use of ancillary equipment i.e. fork trucks (following relevant official training) to perform production line or other duties

Experience/Attributes

• Apprenticeship in a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises.
• Experience of preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Have experience of working on production machinery
• Experience of repairing spare parts for production machinery
• The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.
• The ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their work load.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous.
• Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal orientated approach
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required
• Flexibility or willingness to travel to other locations

Benefits:

• Private health cover
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Competitive pension
• Uniform
• Death in service
• Uniform wash service

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Closing date is 8th May 2024

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