Aveo Foods is a premium quality ready-meals company founded 18years ago and servicing the retail, food service and airline sectors. Over the years the company has evolved from producing mainly Asian ethnic foods to a broader range of meals that include traditional Irish dishes and Italian-style meals. Aveo Foods are now looking to recruit an exceptionally driven, motivated Maintenance Technician
DISCRIPTION
As a maintenance technician you are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of plants and machinery & systems. You will also be responsible for the maintenance and repair of utilities and for the installation of plant equipment and machinery on site plus carrying out diagnostics and repair of malfunctioning equipment following schematic drawings and procedures in a safe and efficient manner. The work may involve extended periods working on the factory floor and tight deadlines in response to breakdown emergencies. On-call plant/site support is also required in this role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installation of new manufacturing equipment
- Calibration of equipment or machinery
- Routine inspection and testing of equipment and machinery – this needs to be planned to ensure minimal disruption of processes
- Preventative maintenance tasks to try to minimize unexpected issues with equipment
- Responding to alerts and operation messages – carrying out corrective procedures and repairs in line with SOPs and maintenance protocols.
- Clear documentation of both routine checks and repairs needed, in line with both internal and external protocols and procedures
- Maintains logs of any downtime within the manufacturing system
- Involved in training of production staff of routine maintenance procedures
SKILLS REQUIRED
· Attention to detail –must be able to observe the routine operation of manufacturing equipment and quickly spot when something is not right. Must keep clear and accurate records of routine testing as well as troubleshooting and repairs
· Excellent verbal communication skills – must be able to interpret reporting of maintenance issues and provide clear instruction or update about interventions or repairs.
- Written communication skills – have to be able to read and interpret maintenance documentation, manuals, and plans. Also, have to keep required documentation up to date to ensure compliance with internal and external manufacturing guidelines
- Proactive – carrying out preventative checks and routine inspections must be able to see potential issues, take corrective measures and anticipate ongoing needs. Will also be required to keep a stock of spare parts, ordering and replacing as necessary
- Initiative - Self-starter who can use own initiative and will endeavor to find improvements
- Problem-solving skills – must be able to work independently, knowing or being able to source information to resolve issues with machinery. May have to identify, isolate and repair issues based on reporting of faults from the production team.
- IT skills – including database upkeep, logs and reporting, and cross-team communication
- Team working – as well as team working with maintenance colleagues, must be able to work efficiently with production team members to keep downtime of the manufacturing line to a minimum
- Time management – must be able to plan and execute routine maintenance activities as well as responding to troubleshooting requests and unexpected equipment issues
- Knowledge – of the Food Industry and advantage
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
· Possess relevant trade qualifications
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role in regulated manufacturing environment (OUTSIDE OF APPRENTICESHIP)
· Proven Mechanical / Electrical background.
· Experience of the Food Industry an advantage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
