Engineering Technician

PPG requires an engineering technician for the Stowmarket Manufacturing Facility.

About the role

• To flexibly provide engineering skills to support high utilisation of, and improvements to, manufacturing plant and services equipment, in an efficient, safe and environmentally aware manner.
• To implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes for plant equipment; carry out statutory routine schedules and inspections on pressure.
• Gather and input data into the engineering computerised record system; develop ways of improving the planned work methods to reduce plant downtime.
• To provide 24-hour cover for plant breakdowns by use of a mobile phone during core hours and by a call out rota out of hours.
• To diagnose, problem solve and have contingency plans in place; successfully repair and test the plant safely, whilst minimizing downtime.
• To lead and implement minor development projects and plant modifications; assist with the development of ideas into workable solutions.
• To oversee external contract resources involved with any engineering maintenance, modifications or improvements; guide and train process operators providing assistance.
• To provide support to other site maintenance teams in different manufacturing areas during peak demand periods or when workloads change.

Requirements:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum of 2 years subsequent relevant experience.
• A high concern for standards and the ability to plan ahead.
• Awareness of business goals.
• A full understanding of the plant and equipment and production processes.
• Plant fault diagnosis skills systems, including condition monitoring.
• Ability to rely on own actions and know the limit of own capabilities.
• Good communication skills to relate information and describe engineering systems.
• Ability to co-operate and work with process personnel and contract staff.
• A positive “can do” attitude to work; flexible in the use of skills.
• The capability to deal with continuous change of the business and new technology.
• Ability to interpret information from computer and other sources to progress resin manufacture and diagnose problems.
• Ability to effectively train team members; work as a part of a team.
• Superior numerical, mechanical aptitude and literacy skills.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.