About this opportunity

The purpose of the Skilled Mechanic is to maximise production, ensure good quality product and minimum spoilage; to maintain machinery in good, safe working order.

Main Responsibilities

Production 

•    Ensure the efficient operation of production machinery
•    Inspect and measure product on a sampling basis 
•    Record quality checks, highlight out-of-standard results and report to PQA/Shift Manager
•    Maintain quality standards 
•    Maintain a supply of raw materials and inspect incoming material for defects or poor quality
•    Continuously observe to locate, rectify, and record line stoppages and machine breakdowns
•    Identify opportunities to implement improvements 

Maintenance, Repairs and Changeovers 

•    Identify and analyse faults and make adjustments / tooling changes / repairs
•    Conduct planned maintenance work 
•    Assist in the development / improvement of the planned maintenance programme
•    Identify and procure spare parts as required

Safety

•    Always follow safe working practices
•    Conducting regular safety checks of machinery and take action to ensure safety standards 
•    Ensure good standards of housekeeping

Training

•    Support on-the-job training for new starters, apprentices, and colleagues

Administration

•    Maintain record and report the current condition of the line and product
•    Communicate development and improvements to increase efficiency

Additional Duties 

•    Assist in trials, installation and commissioning of equipment as directed by immediate Manager
•    Work flexibly in any work area as far as safety and capability allows

Required Education and Qualifications
•    Level 3 mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ (motor vehicle, HGV or similar)
 

Required Experience, Skills and Competencies
•    Experience using workshop machinery and measuring equipment (lathe, milling, welding, cutting etc.)
•    Commitment to Health and Safety 
•    A ‘can-do’ attitude 
•    A drive for continuous improvement 

Beneficial Knowledge and Experience
•    Relevant experience in maintaining can making equipment 
 

Critical Success Factors
•    Operational performance of the line 
•    Timely completion of maintenance activity 
•    Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives