Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Gi Group
Rochdale
4 months ago
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I am looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to service production needs in regards to regular maintenance, engineering issues and machinery breakdowns. All maintenance activities are in compliance with ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14001 and other customer specific standards as relevant.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To carry out routine servicing and inspection on all production machinery and mechanical systems and equipment.
* Use the preventative maintenance system to reduce breakdowns and unplanned maintenance.
* Carry out essential legislative testing of mechanical equipment and systems.
* To work safely within the company's Health and Safety Procedures.
* To identify and keep essential stock items at necessary working levels.
* To assist the Engineering Manager in identifying process improvements through elimination of downtime and other continuous improvement initiatives (CIP Process).
* To assist the Engineering Manager with projects and developments.
* Liaise when necessary with external contractors.

Essential Skills
* ONC, HNC or City and guilds qualified.
* Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
* Mig and MMA welding experience is essential. Tig would be beneficial.
* Heavy / Medium engineering background.
* Lifting and slinging experience
* Computer literate. Can use Microsoft office. Use of PPM system such as Pirana or similar.
* Driving licence.

Preferred but not essential

* Turning experience.
* IPAF qu...

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