Maintenance Engineer Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Louth, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced maintenance professional to work with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and systems.
Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling repairs, servicing and maintaining equipment, inspecting and assessing production machines, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns, and communicating effectively with the production team.
The successful candidate will possess relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent experience, along with a proven track record of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with CNC machines and robotics is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and schedule repairs to ensure that periodic and preventive maintenance are appropriately undertaken.
* Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyors, and production-related equipment.
* Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines to continually improve maintenance processes.
* Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
* Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
* Sourcing parts for repair and machine upgrades.
* Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
* Communicating with the production team and mentor apprentices.
Requirements:
* Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical qualification or equivalent.
* At least 3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Any exposure to CNC machines and robotics is advantageous.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.