Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Accrington

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (On experience)

Hours: 07:00 – 17:00 (Potentially some flexibility)

The Role

My engineering client based in Accrington are looking for an experienced Mechanical (Press) Maintenance Engineer. The main purpose of the role is to maintain all machines and complete all routine inspections and repairs as required. The successful candidate will have significant demonstrable experience in a similar role ideally with experience of Manual, Automatic and Hydraulic Presses up to 300 Tonnes (Or very similar transferable experience). If you specifically have experience of working on Bentley, Kinghorn, Rhodes or a new Seyi, please detail that experience in your application.

Duties: (The list is by no means exhaustive)

• Ensure all working procedures are followed and that all paperwork is completed
• Follow and complete machine inspection and maintenance schedule
• To ensure preventative maintenance is carried out
• Adjusting machine settings to maintain process to specification
• Analyse and implement process improvement solutions
• Adhere to equipment safety procedure and safe methods of work

Skills / Experience

• Engineering background in a manufacturing industry preferred
• Experience of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Exceptional mechanical and engineering knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Familiar with analytical/diagnostic tools SPC, FMEA, SMED
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work unsupervised & in teams
• Possess a MIG Welding certificate (desirable)

Qualifications:

• NVQ /HND/HNC in maintenance or similar qualification (Minimum)
• Ideally completed an engineering apprenticeship

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV detailing your relevant experience. If you would like to have a confidential discussion please call Steve on 01282 459 669 or email steven@rapid-recruit.com.

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