Job Purpose:

The Purpose of this role is to support Norma UK’s manufacturing processes to achieve world class levels of operational efficiency, product quality and lowest piece part manufacturing cost. Covering Night shift which is 10 pm to 6 am.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all production machinery
• Repair production machinery following breakdowns
• Complete any specific process development tasks as/when required
• Support the design, build/modification of new/existing manufacturing equipment as/when required

Specific

• Maintain production machinery and equipment in a safe, serviceable condition, including guard systems
• Repair production machinery and equipment in case of breakdown
• Ensure all safety and environmental regulations are adhered to, including housekeeping standards.
• Support the department with planning and conducting the preventative maintenance programme
• Ensure all maintenance records are correctly maintained and regularly updated
• Maintain adequate stocks of spare parts, ordering/manufacturing components as required
• Liaise with sub-contractor for specialist service or repair
• Ensure that all production machinery and equipment is adequately guarded to the legal requirements.
• Assist and support new product introductions, continuous improvement projects, kaizen events, special projects etc., as required
• Identify and implement machine and process improvements. (Changes to machinery or processes to be agreed with the Manufacturing Engineering Department and validated accordingly)
• Support the design, build/modification and installation of new/existing manufacturing equipment as requested by the Maintenance Manager, including visits to machine builders when required
• Liaise with other maintenance staff and/or shift supervisors at shift changeovers, communicating any machinery or equipment related issues and priorities
• Perform any other reasonable request, as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Manager

Skill/Qualification Requirements:

• Mechanical trade background with relevant education and significant industrial field experience
• Extensive experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Substantial exposure to machinery fitting, alignment and equipment troubleshooting
• Proficient in welding operations
• Valid forklift operating license

• Good communication skills

Other requirements:

• Ensure a good working relationship within the Maintenance Department and across other departments, at all levels.
• Report any matters that may affect the smooth running of the department to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate and contribute in internal or external meetings as required.
• Complete training where required.