Maintenance Support Technician

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for completing planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure a high level of uptime is achieved on a wide range of equipment throughout the facility.,

• Maximise equipment availability and uptime through effective fault analysis, Pareto techniques and condition monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to support reliable and efficient production.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Lead and support projects within your area of responsibility, from identification through to implementation.
• Conduct root cause analysis following equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, efficiency and equipment performance, while maintaining awareness of departmental budgets.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and personal accountability, working collaboratively across teams and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Responsible for maintenance on the following equipment:
• Automated Metal Cutting Equipment including Laser and Plasma
• Automated Paint Plant
• Welding equipment
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
• Electronic Torque equipment
• Automated Moving Lines/AGVs
• Hydraulic Presses
• Overhead and Semi Goliath Cranes, Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
  
  NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background or equivalent qualification, preferably with the latest I.E.E. 17th/18th Edition - you will be asked for copies of these certificates.
• Operating PLC, Electrical / Electronic & CNC systems, Fault finding & diagnostics.
• Ability to read electrical / mechanical schematics and PLC ladder listings.
• Maintenance and fault-finding experience (Mechanical and Electrical) in a manufacturing environment
• An interest in problem solving and passion to learn
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and be comfortable to work independently
Top candidates will also have:
• NEBOSH/IOSH Qualification or experience and evidence of safety improvement activities
• Hydraulic and mechanical experience.
• Experience ABB Robots
• Driving licence, recognised forklift licence, MEWP license
  
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Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 06:50 to 19:00 two days on, 18:50 to 07:00 two nights on, 4 days off. Salary: Annual Circa. £42,498 per annum (£49,510 per annum inclusive of shift premium) £19.94 per hour day shift, £26.52 per hour night shift Additional Overtime may be available and would be additional to the above. Travel: Up to 5% for training and development Closing Date: About Caterpillar Skinningrove Caterpillar Skinningrove, located near Teesside, began operations in 1998. The facility produces steel track shoes. When mounted on the track link assembly, the track shoes form the 'Cat track' found on Hydraulic Excavators, Track Type Loaders, and Track Type Tractors. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
• 291.75 Annual holiday hours including bank holidays
• Additional holiday hours awarded every 3 years (maximum 5 days)
• Monthly Gainshare bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to
10%)
• Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)
• Personalised Flexible Benefits (Medical/Dental Cover, EV Car lease, holiday purchase etc)
• Employee Assistance Program