Job Description
Clear Sky Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation based in the Merthyr Tydfil area of south Wales. As a result of their continued growth, we are pleased to be seeking to appoint a multi-skilled Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate to the planned preventative maintenance within the department, ensuring that all machinery and ancillary services are covered, report back any failing in this plan to the Engineering Manager or Section manager.
- Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to the Engineering Manager or Section Manager.
- Develop, assemble, procure or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
- Assist the Engineering Manager or Section Manager with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including writing change orders and deviations.
- Complete time studies to quantify processing times and identify areas for process improvements.
- Assist with hands on training of setter operators and process operators on new products, equipment and process revisions.
- Schedule, complete, and document routine maintenance on applicable manufacturing and test equipment.
- Read schematics, assembly drawings, data sheets, and process sheets to perform testing, build fixtures, checkout and trouble-shoot equipment.
- Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause.
- Perform tests, gather data, and write results/reports with assistance from Engineering Manager, utilizing various types of electro-mechanical equipment.
- Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
- Design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment such as PLC control, temperature monitoring devices.
- Design, develop, test, and manufacture electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems.
- Utilize computer-aided design and drafting equipment during design phase.
- Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement.
- Whenever necessary provide cover / support in another section in the absence of an Engineering Technician
- Work with contractors to prepare project specifications. Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to the Engineering Manager or Section manager.
Skills & Experience:
- HNC qualified
- 50/50 electrical mechanical bias
- Basic understanding of plc programming.
- Experience with machining/turning (bearings, shafts, pumps, gearboxes)
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Flexible with their approach to working hours.
Having your own transport and previous experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Other benefits of working with this client:
- Long service awards
- Life Assurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- NEST Pension Scheme
Upon applying for this position you are giving authorisation for Clear Sky Recruitment Ltd to contact you regarding this vacancy and other vacancies our team feel that may be suitable for you. We will not present your CV to any clients without your consent. We will contact you if your CV is of interest to our client and if you are unavailable, then we will leave a message and send a text message. It will be your responsibility to return our call.
