Maintenance Apprentice

at  MGS

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Be a team player and capable of working independently and on own initiative.
• Be well-organised, highly self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a keen interest in high-volume automation / robotics on highly automated production equipment, to include troubleshooting in Pneumatics, Electrics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, etc.
• Be willing to participate in off-the-job college phases over three years - Home | OEM Apprenticeship (fully supported by MGS)
• Suitably qualified trade qualified an advantage. (Fitter/Mechanic/Electrician/Plumber)

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Maintenance apprentice is responsible for assisting with the corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance of all on-site manufacturing machines and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency. The Maintenance apprentice assists Maintenance Technicians to maintain all machines and equipment to the highest possible standards, and in the case of unplanned maintenance requirements, carries out effective troubleshooting and fault-finding to keep downtime to a minimum.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist/Carry out corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance to support Production in achieving targets and continual improvement using Lean Principles.
• Support Maintenance Technicians in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation and modification.
• Perform detailed equipment maintenance, PMs, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain equipment (including automation and other calibrated equipment) in excellent condition, ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
• Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, equipment/system layouts, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
• Service/Maintain closed loop water systems/dosing equipment/in line filtration systems.
• Follow systematic root-cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Effect corrective actions as required when a fault is detected or as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs.
• Assist and support maintenance technician projects to improve equipment reliability.
• Document all maintenance work, including upgrades, carried out on existing equipment, including preventative maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation and records of repair history.
• Maintain an effective system for the availability, issue and control of spare parts for all equipment; order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Ensure highest Quality Compliance standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc.
  The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out other duties which may reasonably be assigned by management.