Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Apprenticeship
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Station Road, Tipperary
Business Sector: Ingredients - Manufacturing
Are you passionate about how things work? Do you enjoy hands-on, practical problem-solving? We're offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Maintenance Team as a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Apprentice.
Overview:
The work of the Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter involves plant and machinery installation, maintenance and repair, replacement of broken or worn parts, adjustment and servicing. The work also involves fabrication of replacement parts using machine tools i.e. lathes, milling machines, grinders etc. Components may have to be repaired or fabricated using welding, brazing, riveting and soldering techniques. Increasingly machines and processes involve integration of computer, electronic and programmable control systems with mechanical/ hydraulic, pneumatic systems e.g. PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), CNC (Computer Numerical Control), Robots and CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing).
The Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Apprentice must have the ability to:
Plan and organise
Communicate effectively
Solve problems
Work independently and as part of a team
Show a positive attitude
Recognise the need for good customer relations
Demonstrate good work practices including time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness and safety awareness
Must also have a keen interest in machinery
Requirements:
Junior Certificate or equivalent
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be at least 18 years old