Maintenance Engineer

at  Hydro Components UK Ltd

Hydro is one of the main suppliers of aluminium extrusions committed to delivering high finish products to the automotive and engineering industries within the UK and European markets. Due to our on-going expansion, we are currently looking for Maintenance Engineers to join our fast paced manufacturing site in Bedwas, Caerphilly.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of Electrical Fault Finding.
• Experience of Automation and Robot Cells.
• Experience of Chemical process line.
• Experience of CNC machining.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ideally NVQ Level 4 HNC Background.
• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition BS7671).
• Good English skills both orally and written.
• Good level of MS office and IT competence.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and Hydraulic systems.
• Good knowledge of pneumatics (Pumps, valves, Fluid flow Control).
• Good Knowledge Mechanical (Pipe Fitting Gear boxes, Shafts, Bearings, Pumps, Fans etc.).
• Good knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Organised and structured way of working.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good work ethic and drive to complete work.
• Good time management /planning skills.
• Good problem analysis and solving skills.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To provide maintenance cover for all current manufacturing processes as well as the land and buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• To conduct planned preventative maintenance including the scheduling of this activity.
• To provide mechanical breakdown for all activities carried out on the site.
• To provide electrical breakdown cover for all activities carried out on the site.
• To carry out building and site maintenance for the site.
• To provide input into the specification of new manufacturing equipment to ensure that it is of robust design and will not pose any problems with regard to servicing and maintenance.
• To carry out installation of production equipment including electrical and pneumatic services as required.
• To support, and anticipate in, continuous improvement activities as required within all areas of the business.
• Provide guidance on installation and service (power, air etc) requirements for all production and non-production equipment as necessary.
• Provide support and supervision, as necessary, for contractors working on Hydro premises.

RESPONSIBILITIES LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. SALARY SHOW IS INCLUSIVE OF 20% SHIFT PREMIUM FOR 3 ROTATING SHIFT PATTERN.

We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the process works for you throughout all stages of our recruitment process or you require any support with your application by emailing add email address.​
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