Maintenance Technician (4 Cycle Shift)
Weener Plastics Ltd
Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, P56 PD86, IE
Weener Plastics is a full service global supplier of innovative plastic packaging solutions, with a strong focus on the functionalities Dispensing, Containing and Closing. The company designs, develops and manufactures added value Caps, Closures, Roll-on Balls, Jars and Bottles for the Personal Care, Food, Home Care and Health Care markets. Headquartered in Ede, The Netherlands, the company employs more than 4,000 people and has 25 facilities in 17 countries worldwide.
Our Irish facility in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick is currently recruiting a Maintenance Technician on 4 Cycle Shift.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Work with colleagues in a safe environment adhering to safety procedures at all times
Work with your team and the engineering teams to root cause and problem solve issues
Assist with the introduction and validation of new tooling as required
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping
Ability to work as part of a team and on one’s own initiative
Day to day maintenance of production lines in a busy environment
Troubleshoot processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
Set process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
Ensure compliance to all related procedures, policies, and work instructions.
Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
Support new tool design and development.
Air, Water and Material supply to Machines to be used, monitored, and maintained to the highest Standards. PM’s to be carried out as needed.
Preventative maintenance approach to be taken with regards to machines and all axillary equipment. Ensuring PM plans as per machine supplier recommendations is maintained to the highest level of asset care.
Promote and support TPM projects within the Plant.
Train and develop personnel relative to the process, promote employee understanding and adherence to safety regulations and the Quality Management System.
Develop and maintain a culture of world class preventative maintenance thinking., including Industry 4.0 thinking and projects
Setting and sharing best practice.
Knowledge, Skills Experience
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter Craft Certificate or equivalent
Courses completed/experience in injection moulding is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
Good general knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Experience in factory environment an advantage
Must be willing to travel globally to provide technical support
Analytical approach to problem solving
elf-motivated, high energy, positive attitude with initiative for timely completion of goods
Competencies
Understanding good manufacturing practices
Understanding PM and TPM
Ability to lead by teaching.
Solid written and spoken English skills