Shift Technician

Position: Shift Technician Term: Permanent Location: Mallusk, Newtownabbey Job Description: Based within a global manufacturing company, this skilled technical maintenance role will offer the opportunity to work on production machinery within a fast moving, highly automated environment. This position is purely hands-on and you will work on a wide range of bespoke equipment, including mechanical, electro-pneumatics and electrical control systems. Reporting to the shift supervisor / department manager, you will attend, assess and repair mechanical, pneumatic or electrical breakdowns and find suitable fixes to reduce downtime. Duties will include: Working on shift with a small team of production operatives and shift supervisor. Provide technical support to ensure production targets are delivered and quality standards are maintained. On occasions you will lead the shift and provide production cover at break times. To liaise with the other departments and effectively communicate any current or potential issues that may impact equipment downtime or quality concerns. Ensure all aspects of health & safety are implemented in accordance with company guidelines. Use your developed knowledge, fault finding and engineering skills to reduce downtime and repair production equipment in a busy fast-moving environment. The ability to work under pressure. Essential criteria: Have a recognised 3rd level qualification in an engineering discipline. Able to work a continental shift pattern. Have transferable skills from a previous multi-skilled maintenance role. Experience of fault diagnosis on mechanical / pneumatic systems and repair. Good bench fitting skills. Be self-motivated with a positive mindset and demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment. Possess a competency with general computer applications Strong written and verbal communication skills Desirable criteria: Minimum 5 years technical experience in a high-speed production environment. Machining skills (milling, turning, welding etc.) Experience of equipment installation Skills: Mechanical Engineering Problem solving Leadership Teamwork Communication

Location: Newtownabbey, GB

Posted Date: 11/28/2024