Maintenance Fitter Reporting to: Maintenance Manager Location: Station Road, Tipperary Business Sector: Ingredients - Manufacturing Overview: This position is responsible for all mechanical maintenance of process, utility, and facility equipment to support manufacturing operations and maximise asset performance. Responsibilities: Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following: Carry out all work safely, cost effectively and to the highest GMP standards, while maintaining good relations with our suppliers, contractors, customers and fellow employees Carrying out all routine and non-routine mechanical tasks delegated, according to appropriate procedures and standards. Ensure Maintenance Manager is aware of any problems on site as soon as possible. Ensure that all relevant information is passed to the next maintenance shift. Executing site preventive maintenance routines Maintain appropriate records Repairing equipment malfunctions while identifying and resolving reoccurring downtime/inefficient operational issues Assisting in construction, commissioning, and qualification of equipment. Involvement in developing maintenance procedures and equipment files. Assisting with generation, review, and revision of maintenance documentation as necessary. Selecting of appropriate spare parts to ensure maximum availability of equipment. Operating utilities and equipment safely and efficiently, whilst maximizing uptime. Collecting and analysing equipment data to report on equipment performance. Assisting with rolling shutdown preparation and execution. Training other staff in department procedures and techniques, as required. Troubleshoot, maintain, and support Utility and Manufacturing equipment to enable the manufacture of quality products. Responsible and accountable for the safe accomplishment of all activities within the maintenance team whilst following all statutory, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate, site and team practices. Reporting any EHS incidents and/or near misses. Ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained to a high standard. Assist engineering in executing projects. Perform all necessary maintenance PMs and repairs. Attend any meetings deemed necessary to ensure continuity within the maintenance department, during normal working hours, subject to flexibility at start or end of the working day. Supporting a culture of Continuous Improvement Any other duties as directed by your manager Requirements: The ideal candidate must possess the following: Qualified fitter with a recognised apprenticeship essential Minimum of 5 years' experience post apprentice experience within a similar role Possess demonstrable specialised technical skill across mechanical areas o Pump repairs (mechanical seals, motor replacement, etc.) o Valve repairs (seal changing, actuator replacement, etc.) o Filter replacements o Pipe fabrication o General mechanical fabrication Ability to work on own initiative Working week: The working week is on a four cycle 12-hour shift rotation. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.