Leinster Environmentals is an award-winning Irish-owned plastics recycling specialist that provides waste management companies and industrial plants with a route to market for their scrap plastic materials. Using our own specialist in-house recycling and reprocessing equipment, we produce high-quality plastic regrinds and other plastic products suitable for exporting to overseas plastic moulding clients.To ensure our machines and equipment operate at maximum efficiency, our dedicated team of on-site fitters and mechanics carry out preventative and reactive maintenance as well as fabrication and installation of new and upgraded equipment. In order to assist them with their activities a position has arisen for a Mechanic/ FitterResponsibilities & DutiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for working with our existing team member and:• Measuring, drilling & cutting steel and materials• Welding, joining and assembling components• Removing worn / broken parts & components and replacing same as needed• Having the ability to carry out all aspects of work in accordance with Quality and Health & Safety standards.• Work on implementing customization of machines & equipment.• Perform visual inspection of assembly parts and overall product.• Ability to learn other areas sufficient to fill in where required.• Examines equipment visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.Qualifications & Skills• Experience in Mechanical/ Farm Machinery is advantageous.• Highly motivated with strong communication skills.• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.• Good time management skills.• Ability to deal with technical queries and problem solving.• Attention to detail and excellent Quality of work.• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment.• Experience in the use of hand tools and power tools is advantageous.