Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham

This role is on continental shifts - 2x 07:00-19:00, 2x 19:00-07:00, followed by 4 days off.

Main missions and results:

• Maintenance of all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all machinery, robotics, lasers, ancillary, material handling equipment to maintain efficiency and utilisation of 95%.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining proactive maintenance systems for PPM and TPM.
• Route cause analysis to identify issues and provide 1st time fixes to reduce downtime.
• Fault finding and repair on electrical issues and mechanical faults on hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Effective and timely response to all breakdowns.
• Adhere to all company HSE policies and procedures at all times.
• Comply with LOTO procedures at all times.
• Recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Perform safety checks on all machines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Replace and repair parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Replace electrical parts and equipment as required.
• Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle machinery to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Lubricate and clean parts as required.
• Start machinery to test their performance.
• Implement Continuous improvement activities to assist cost down at all times.
• Any other projects or tasks assigned to you by management as required.
• Shift working and flexibility essential.

Preferred skills and experience:

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering required.
• Must have previous experience working in a high volume, high class, Automotive environment.
• Experience of working with injection moulding machines.
• Experience in practical mechanical / electrical engineering.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Experienced in Robotics, specifically, ABB 6 Axis robot / Fanuc and PLC Programming.
• Knowledge of Quality systems such as IATF16949 / ISO 9000 a distinct advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player - flexible on colleague cover and working outside normal hours.
• Prepared to accommodate emergency call out (within reasonable parameters).
• Understanding of IATF16949/ISO9001 Quality standards.

Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

If you’re interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details. If this job isn’t quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.