Mechanical Maintenance Technician

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Engineering Maintenance Fitter)
Location: Dukinfield – Onsite

Position Overview

The Engineering Maintenance Fitter is responsible for all onsite engineering and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Chemical or Adhesives industry, or in the repair of fluid dynamics, blending, and batch processing equipment. This role requires proven experience in implementing engineering process improvements, developing preventative/predictive maintenance strategies, and managing breakdown repairs, while ensuring compliance with lean manufacturing practices, process improvement, and health & safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety remain the top priority in all activities.

• Maintain and repair plant/machinery, independently or in collaboration with other personnel.

• Deliver all work to a high, professional standard.

• Propose and implement solutions for maintenance challenges and process improvements.

• Maintain planned maintenance systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Proactively organize engineering workload using the maintenance management system.

• Coordinate maintenance work with plant supervisors to ensure priorities are met.

• Control and maintain spare stock levels; order replacements as required.

• Issue and monitor permit-to-work systems for site personnel and contractors.

• Oversee and ensure safe working practices of contractors onsite.

• Report daily workload and problems to the Engineering Manager.

• Maintain good housekeeping and work in compliance with safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in an Engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of industrial experience.

• Strong mechanical knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to perform timely repairs, drive process improvements, and deliver results.

• Proficiency with PC skills in a Windows environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, welding, and turning.

• Experience in the Chemical/Adhesives industry or with fluid dynamics, blending, and batch processing equipment.

• Experience implementing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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