Grade 5 - Maintenance Technician Specialist

DescriptionCaterpillar has exciting opportunities for Maintenance Technician Specialists who want to be challenged and are interested in progressing with the company
In this skilled role you will provide technical expertise and perform more complex electrical and mechanical work
You will have the opportunity to provide direction to a team of semi skilled and skilled maintenance employees and will develop your communication and decision making skills as well as demonstrate high levels of initiative
You will interact with hourly and salaried employees at your facility to provide essential maintenance support for operations activity, and will receive guidance from your Section Manager
Many opportunities exist for those Maintenance Technician Specialists who are keen to progress in the maintenance/engineering environment and especially into leadership positions.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Accountable for maximising machine availability in a cost effective and safe manner.
Fault diagnosis of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
Build, install and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic circuits used on machine tools and plant equipment.
Test faulty equipment and apply knowledge of operation of mechanical and electronic units to diagnose malfunctions
Resolve problems and recommend solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
Align, balance and calibrate equipment including mechanical and electronic testing instruments.
Manage plant energy consumption through various systems [BMS, SCADA], and suggest energy improvements that could be implemented.
Improvements with health and safety through the development of SFMEA and JSA's to minimise the risk when completing maintenance activities.
Complete required preventative maintenance tasks to agreed schedule.
Compliance with safety and quality standards.
Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
Train other employees if and when required.
Any other appropriate duties.Essential Requirements:
Formal apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent in mechanical or electrical discipline with significant post apprenticeship experience in a maintenance environment.
The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions as well as difficult arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties described above.
Requires excellent skills in reading and interpreting highly complex electrical/electronic and mechanical schematic drawings and in applying the theory and application relating to plant operations and equipment.
Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns and a reasonable amount of overtime.Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a lean environment.
Previous experience maintaining processes of plant based maintenance.
Strong customer focus.
Attention to detail to meet quality standards.
Good level of computer literacy and knowledge of a computer based maintenance management system.Benefits:
Uniform and PPE provided
Paid holidays
Full induction and ongoing, professional training
On-site car parking and canteen facilities
Auto pension scheme enrolmentHours of work and salary:
Day Shift - £15.51 / Hr.
Night Shift - £20.68 / Hr.
Overtime - £23.27 / Hr
[First ten hours]
Overtime - £31.02 / Hr
[After ten hours overtime]37.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday
Set shift pattern of 9.75 hours on a Monday and 9.25 hours per day Tuesday -Thursday
Don't delay in applying for the opportunity; we are currently interviewing for the roles this week with an immediate start available.
For further information please contact [phone number removed].
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
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Larne, County Antrim
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