Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Deeside

Salary: Competitive

Description:

Our client based in Deeside have a fantastic opportunity available for a Mechanical Engineer to join their on-site Engineering team. The successful candidate will be a motivated individual that is passionate about self -development.

They are looking for a skilled individual that is a proactive self starter with excellent communication skills and capable of working within a diverse and flexible team.

Employee benefits package includes a generous contributory pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities:

•        Providing specialist engineering support to the manufacturing production lines.
•        Responding to plant breakdowns with the Mechanical team, ability to diagnose faults efficiently to ensure the equipment is running again in a timely manner.
•        Using and developing your technical training to be involved in Root Cause Analysis, identify solutions to problems and implement solutions.
•        Conducting weekly/ bi-weekly and monthly routine work, such as routine inspections, corrective and preventative maintenance of plant and equipment.
•        Installation, overhaul and maintenance of heavy equipment.
•        The overhaul and repair of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and assemblies when cost effective to do so, working to a high engineering standard.

Education Requirements:

Educated to HNC level or above in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Completion of a 4+ year Apprenticeship scheme

Skills and Experience Required:

•        Knowledge of Mechanical equipment, Pumps, Gearbox, Screens, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Seals, etc.
•        Use of mobile Equipment to include Fork lift and M.E.W.P.’s.
•        Ability to use Overhead cranes and good knowledge of Slinging and Lifting Techniques.
•        Effective Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
•        Proficient in welding to include, MIG, TIG, ARC and the use of Plasma cutting equipment.
•        Knowledgeable in the use of Laser Alignment equipment for Parallel and off-set Alignments.
•        Knowledge of basic Machining techniques using Lathe and Milling machine.
•        Being a Self-starter and hard working with the ability to work as a team player and grow with the Business.
•        Ability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach.
•        Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.