Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Business Unit:

Caterpillar Skinningrove Ltd.

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Description:

Caterpillar Skinningrove Ltd. operates on a 24/7 basis. The Maintenance Technician will be available respond to day to day issues within the facility and to complete PPMs as appropriate on their designated shift.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule, carrying out planned maintenance as required
• Respond to machine breakdowns in a timely manner
• Manage all PPM and breakdowns in Agility system, reporting updates as required
• Installation of plant equipment as required
• Fault finding on electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• Develop and maintain the facility availability and uptime using fault analysis through pareto analysis and condition monitoring
• Route cause machine failure and implement corrective actions across multiple disciplines
• Provide expertise for troubleshooting and assistance to other issues
• Ensure deliverables meet all quality and compliance standards
• Participate in identifying areas of continuous improvement, focussing on cost and velocity and implementing necessary changes where appropriate
• Manage specific projects within the areas of responsibility
• Machine calibration as required
• Work closely with Operations team to identify areas of concern and equipment availability
• Maintain detailed shift handover that ensures smooth transition between shifts
• Work at heights using relevant safety equipment and PPE
• Use measuring equipment including insulation meters, verniers, micro meters, multi meters and power supplies
• Use of lifting equipment
• Liaise with external suppliers, buyers and service providers, working off site on their premises as required
• Maintain a pro-active approach to health and safety
• Any other reasonable duties as required by Management

Required Characteristics

• Proactive approach, with bias for action
• Health and Safety minded at all times
• Seeks to continually improve and acts as a positive change agent
• Demonstrates mutual respect
• Acts with a sense of urgency
• Communicates well (verbally and written)

• Demonstrable organisational skills

Qualifications/Training Required:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Time served Maintenance Apprentice
• Latest I.E.E 17th/18th Edition preferable

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role with electrical bias in a busy manufacturing environment essential
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical/mechanical schematics and PLC ladder listings
• Ability to operate PLC, Electrical/Electronic & CNC systems, fault finding & diagnostics
• Ability to use a range of power and hand tools
• Knowledge and proficient use of IT systems

Desired Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• Hydraulic and mechanical experience
• Experience of ABB Robots
• Truck driving licence (reach, counter balance, Jib)

Benefits:

291.75 hours per annum entitlement for holidays in total, Gainshare bonus scheme, Shift Premium, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking.

Posting Dates:

October 8, 2024 - October 21, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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