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ITW Maintenance Engineer in Glenrothes, United Kingdom
ITW Construction Products UK/Nordics is a division of ITW, innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. We are industry influencers and market leaders in our fields with five high quality brands at the front of technology and enterprise. At all levels in our organisation, we are encouraged to embrace our inner entrepreneur to drive actions, focus on what matters and share ideas so that every individual can have an impact on the business. In return we are rewarded, supported in our development, and given the opportunities to grow within a large multinational organisation.
Working as part of a team to carry out planned and preventative maintenance within the production department. Providing support for troubleshooting quality issues and breakdowns. Working with experienced toolmakers to assist the day-to-day operation and communicating effectively across the work floor. Based on continued investment on site this is an important role to support the business vision and strategy moving forward.
Responsibilities:
Competently carry out general maintenance, installations, and repairs to all equipment on site both planned and preventative.
Presses.
Forklifts.
Decoilers.
Lift Tables.
Work alongside mechanical resource, including toolmakers and fitter.
Overtime call out duties where required.
Support the Continuous Improvement Manager where required with working alongside third party contractors.
Liaise with production / toolroom teams over machine breakdowns to prioritize repairs.
Liaise with production / toolroom teams to inform them of progress of breakdowns and project work.
Ensure maximum uptime and minimum downtime of all operations.
Effectively manage break-down and/or failure of equipment and plant by taking appropriate remedial action in the following areas: automation, mechanical, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
Carry out a safe system of work for Predictive, Preventative and Planned Maintenance as required.
Support factory operatives in troubleshooting machine issues/faults.
Working with equipment such as lathes /milling machines /drilling machine / wire cutter / hand tools for bench work
Learning to examine and determine sizes and allowances of metals and metals alloys.
Examining and understanding detailed drawings or specifications to determine requirements of material and equipment.
Responding to breakdowns and providing diagnostic support and repairs as required.
Maintaining records for planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
Ensure project delivery objectives are met in collaboration with electrical and maintenance colleagues.
Participation in Project Engineering including:
Automation.
Press & New asset installations.
Press maintenance.
Health & Safety
Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in your working area (6s)
Actively participate in H&S initiatives and events
Ensure all guarding and safety equipment is in place and used when needed.
Personal protective equipment to be worn when required including safety glasses, steel toe cap boots etc.
Report all health and safety or maintenance issues.
Ensure health and safety requirements are met and understand all relevant safety regulations.
Follow site H&S procedures and safe systems of works.
Experience and skills:
This role requires a high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of power press and progressive die stamping operations preferred.
Strong proven experience in working in a heavy industrial environment.
Interest in engineering, mechanical, programming and/or metalwork.
Technical, practical, and mathematical skills.
Effective communication skills.
Experience working alongside contractors.
Experience with preventative planned maintenance and TPM systems.
Higher / Advanced Highers and/or HNC / HND qualifications in relevant subjects.
Motivated individual who is flexible and willing to learn continuous best practice.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and positive attitude.
Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills
Comfortable in being able within a team environment, contributing and sharing best practices, resources, and ideas in order to continually improve.
The ability to work to set standards and procedures.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. The job description may be reviewed and updated at any time.
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.