At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain production equipment and ensure maximum availability through various maintenance methods.
- Company: Leading global producer of specialty films with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, pension options, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in innovative manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Mechanical engineering apprenticeship and 3 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Mylar Specialty Films (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more.
Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Celanese Corporation and Teijin Limited.
The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe.
The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside.
- We currently have vacancies at our Dumfries Site for an experienced
- Mechanical Technician
Responsibilities
- Maintain production equipment and maximise availability through a combination of reactive, proactive, preventative and predictive maintenance methods while working to the highest health & safety standards.
- Ensuring records are up to date in CMMS.
This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday days with a requirement to work longer shifts as required which includes 12-hour day shifts, night shifts and weekend working.
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience carrying out a similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
- Knowledge and experience of maintaining pumps, fans, gearboxes, bearings, valves, pneumatics, hydraulics and plant services.
- Experience of safe systems of work and risk assessment.
- Ability to work to tight tolerances.
- Ability to work and communicate in a team.
- Adaptable and flexible to provide onsite support outside of normal working hours when required.
Preferred qualifications/ experience
- HNC in mechanical engineering desirable.
- Experience of a Computerised Maintenance Management System desirable.
- Willingness to develop.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.
Comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidates.
This role comes with a competitive remuneration package from £39,000, depending on skills and experience, including optional company pension, health, dental and vision cover.
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Mechanical Technician in Dumfries employer: Mylar Specialty Films
Mylar Specialty Films is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Dumfries, Scotland, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, a strong commitment to safety, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, working here means being part of a global leader dedicated to making a meaningful impact across various industries.
