Maintenance Fitter
Maintenance Fitter
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Job Description
The Kepak Group are looking to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to join our manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan.
McCarren Meats Unlimited Company is one of the oldest traditional pig slaughtering processing and bacon curing company in Ireland.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the successful candidates will work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance specialising in the repair of industrial equipment.
This is a shift role that covers a production plan in a busy food facility.
Weekly rotation Monday to Friday
Morning shift 5am to 1.30pm
Day shift 10.30am to 7pm. Occasionally overtime required.
What to expect in the job
- Maintenance of the plant and equipment to optimum performance.
- Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team.
- Perform all prestart hygiene and safety checks as necessary.
- Report all faults or dame electrical or mechanical defaults to the Maintenance Manager ensuring all machine is only used when it is safe to use. Record checks as and when directed.
- Repair of industrial production equipment such as machines conveyors and packaging machines.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager with the implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for all machines.
- Assist with the continuous monitoring of all machinery and equipment within the plant.
- Ensure real time repair of machines and equipment to get them back up and running within optimum timeframe.
- Document all aspects of maintenance work carried out and keep management informed of potential issues.
- Adhere to company safety policies at all times.
Requirements
What we need from you
- Must have prior experience in high speed machines and conveyors packaging machines gearbox repairs air automation hydraulics and welding.
- Ideally must have significant experience working as a maintenance fitter with a manufacturing/industrial business preferably within the food or packaging industries
- IT literate and experience in automation.
- Experience of Lean Manufacturing processes would be beneficial but not necessary.
- Good communication skills enthusiastic hardworking and energetic.
- Basic electrical experience but not essential.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Access to discounted health care
- Employee Discount Platform
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Additional Service Leave
- Discounted Meat Purchases
- Career Development opportunities
- Education Support
- Study Leave
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Employment Type
Full-Time
