Process Technician

Vibe Recruit's client based in Pontypridd is looking to recruit a Process Technician to carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes & services in-line with manufactures / legal recommended interval & standards.

This is a full time position on a permanent contract.

Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities

• To provide & oversee maintenance / repair of the sites processes, services & equipment in alignment with production & management needs
• To support the production team in the changing over and set up of all machinery
• Support the production team in the application of TPM & PPM activities
• Ensure all paperwork completed in line with the maintenance process / system is accurate & legible
• Positively support & drive continuous improvement culture through the production areas
• Support Risk Assessments & all H&S improvement activities
• Assist with the installation of new plant / process installation
• Be responsive to support production needs for maintenance & breakdown repair in line with priorities set by the Production Manager / Supervision
• Support & carry out operator training as required
• Support & follow the maintenance spares system / stores
• Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge & information with colleagues
• Demonstrate good house keeping
• Ensure PPE is maintained & used as prescribed
• Be flexible in approach to work to support the production needs, be able to work shift & cover over time when required.
• Any other duties as required by the Facilities Manager

Qualifications - Minimum

• Time served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years post completion of apprenticeship) in a manufacturing environment packaging / FMCG / automotive.
• Minimum C&G craft qualification - mechanical or mechanical / electric. Target ONC mechanical or mechanical / electric qualifications
• PC literate
• PLC & Pneumatics control experience
• Good communication skill & attitude
• Practical approach to modern problem-solving tools & techniques

Qualification - Desirable

Five Years' experience as a maintenance technician in a packaging /automotive / FMCG working environment

• Qualification HNC in mechanical engineering or Mech / Elec
• Time served
• Knowledge / experience of mechanical / electrical PLC & Pneumatic systems
• Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc.
• 17th / 18th Edition wiring regulations
• Experience of statistical process control (SPC) & modern problem-solving tools techniques

Minimum Skill Requirements

• Supervisory experience in a 'lean culture' manufacturing environment
• Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing
• Awareness of modern technology
• Good communication skills & attitude
• Team player
• Flexible - able to work shifts & cover over time when required
• Competent & self-motivated
• Leadership Skills

Hours of work

Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 16.30 Friday 07:00 - 12:00

For more information please contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.