Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Work within a team of co-workers who will focus on pro-active maintenance.

Help with reducing engineering downtime and improve overall productivity.

There will be a requirement to work alone on small tasks, as well as working within a team on larger scale

activities with predetermined teams. 

A self driven and motivated individual is required.

Has positive attitude to problem solving.

Quick learner with foundation of engineering work and understand the diverse equipment in use.

The role holder will possess the capability to grow the role, and it is anticipated that sustained successful delivery within this role will lead to further opportunities within the organisation.

Opportunity to be an integral part of a maintenance team, with the flexibility of overtime to be involved in 24/7 breakdown support at the LINDAL site, if you choose.

Internal and External Relationships / Contacts

The Shift Engineer reports directly to the Moulding & Assembling Engineering Supervisor 

The role has internal contact with all departments on site and Suppliers Contractors and Other Engineering Department.

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Key Accountabilities:

Safety

Working within teams and encouraging correct behaviours

Maintaining an up to date knowledge of OHSE legislation and taking the necessary steps to ensure Engineering compliance

Completing the necessary risk assessments for each job

Challenging co-workers who are not working safely

Promoting the use of the near miss system

Carrying out behavioural audits

Always working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe conditions

Quality

Implementing Engineering initiatives that will drive Quality improvements

Supporting Quality improvement programmes

Waste

Identifying and implementing Engineering solutions that will minimise Waste production

Working closely with Operational teams to support Waste improvement programmes

Engineering Responsibilities

Engineering Maintenance and fault finding on advanced industrial machinery; including, but not limited to, Injection Moulding machines and assembly lines

Onsite maintenance and engineering support for site assets to ensure OEE is maximised

Working on planned preventive maintenance (PPM) Schedules

Trouble shooting on PLC and Drive systems

Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and compliant manner

Working on a shift pattern, as part of a maintenance team providing 24hour, 7-day breakdown services for a busy manufacturing site

Ability to use CMMS system for maintenance purposes

People Management

Liaise with operational management and workforce regarding engineering maintenance requirements

Able to work from planned work sheets and provide adequate information regarding faults / repairs

Full and effective feedback to maintenance management regarding work carried out, training needs and early warning of imminent maintenance problems (i.e. provide info required to formulate preventative maintenance plans)

Limited interaction with external contractors on specific maintenance tasks

Hygiene

Complying with 5S activities

Challenging non-conformance

Job Specific Technical Requirements

Engineering knowledge of Injection Moulding Machine (Essential) and Assembly lines;(desirable but not essential)

Understanding of Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence tools and techniques

Operational Excellence/ Continuous Improvements

Actively seeking best practice solutions, both from within LINDAL and externally

Determination to deliver best in class

Promoting Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvements within Engineering across the site

Education and Certifications

Time served Industrial Electrician

Experience in an Industrial engineering environment 

ONC minimum

Relevant equipment specific training courses, (Plc’s, drives etc)

Computer literate • Some regulatory and legislative knowledge, including OHSE

Knowledge and Experience

Positive attitude

Process knowledge/experience

Problems solving skills

Good organisational skills

Experience of Operational Engineering within a Manufacturing environment; Preferably FMGC 

Computer literate