Maintenance Electrician

On Behalf of our Manufacturing Client in Limerick, we are currently sourcing a Maintenance Electrician to join their Team. This is a rotating days / evenings role.

Job purpose:

Duties will include;

Preventative maintenance on machines and equipment; responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant; new design, installation and relocation of existing equipment. The overhaul and repair of machines and equipment plus ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose is a key part of the role. Automation design and implementation through out the process and new equipment installation and commissioning.

Key objectives:

• Electrical maintenance, process control, troubleshooting & fault finding
• Implement scheduled Preventative Maintenance programs on all equipment
• Carry out wiring installation and commissioning of plant / equipment & trouble shooting of same
• Carry out programming and diagnostics of plant and equipment
• Ensure all machines and equipment are safe & fit for purpose
• Minimise downtime on equipment through fast response, effective root cause analysis and strong fault finding skills
• Actively promote & adhere to safe working practices
• Carry out engineering work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence to GMP
• Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting & electro-mechanical repairs to PLC controlled plant
• Work with equipment suppliers on new equipment installations and modifications
• Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery
• Minimise downtime in production and utility areas
• Monitor and record the use of spare parts

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• You will have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship with at least 5 years post apprenticeship experience within a high volume production facility.
• PLC programing, trouble shooting and fault finding experience
• Experience in reading and interpreting electrical drawings essential
• Experience working with mechanical systems would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience of hydraulics, steam, water and pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematic drawings
• Experience and working knowledge of 5S, SMED, JIT, Standard Work and other Lean tools and systems

If you have the above skills & experience, please contact catriona.duggan@cpl.ie / Telephone: 087 2419644

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