Job Description
Maintenance Technician - Co. Wexford
Ref No: DT17828x
County Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Competitive salary
Maintenance Technician - Co. Wexford
About the Role:
Join our dynamic maintenance team where each day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities through proactive preventative maintenance and timely response to breakdowns. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse and fast-paced environment while advancing your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform regular maintenance on existing systems and develop maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
- Conduct diagnosis, calibration, and repair of plant, equipment, facilities, and utilities.
- Troubleshoot and repair motors, mechanical circuits, and all mechanical and electrical systems.
- Conduct routine and on-the-spot tests of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Adhere to safety regulations and maintain safety standards and protocols.
- Prepare cost analysis reports for machinery maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
- Provide training to junior technicians as needed.
- Track usage of tools and parts, and reorder items as required.
- Execute preventative and unplanned maintenance tasks.
- Conduct investigations and root cause analysis for maintenance issues.
- Document all maintenance activities, including faults, breakdowns, and recommendations.
- Participate in project work and ensure availability of electrical and mechanical spares.
Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify issues accurately.
- Leadership skills to guide and support team members.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with all departments.
- Proficiency in interpreting schematics and blueprints.
- Fluency in English.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements:
- Trade qualification as a fitter (mechanical or electrical).
- Understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, and automation.
- Experience in production maintenance.