What you need to know

One of the country’s leading food brands which operates in over 50 markets internationally is currently seeking a passionate and committed Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Co. Kildare.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will report directly to the Maintenance Manager on-site and effectively manage the company’s manufacturing equipment on-site and oversee the CMMS systems, analyse machine performance metrics and implement maintenance strategies that reduce machine downtime and improve productivity.

This is a Permanent role with an excellent salary and package.
 

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Key duties & responsibilities include:

• Review shift reports & work orders on CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) daily.
• Measure and publish KPI metrics, interpret data, and recommend findings.
• Develop continuous improvement projects to reduce machine downtime.
• Lead predictive maintenance projects on key equipment.
• Chair weekly status meetings and escalate concerns to senior management.
• Generation of new PMs & review of existing ones to meet machine manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Develop and implement spare parts management systems.
• Update and maintain PM schedules.
• Generate technician conformance reports.
• Development of the Maintenance SOP library.
• Contractor management and control.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of a Level 6 in a relevant Engineering discipline.

• Two years in a similar role within a busy manufacturing industry.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing lines and equipment.

• EMaint or PEMAC knowledge is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.
• Strong effective communicator with the ability to influence in a positive manger.

• Excellent listener, with the ability to understand instruction.
• Good team player, engaging with all in the team and other departments.
• Progressive with strong self-drive, focused on developing and improving the maintenance system.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work primarily under own initiative.
• Excellent organizational and planning ability/multi-tasking – adjusting to priority changes with minimal notice.
• Strong IT skills and comfortable with Microsoft packages – Word, Excel, Outlook.

Apply for this job now with a Word version of your CV or get in touch with Oliver at oliver@matrixrecruitment.ie
 

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