Multi-Skilled Maintainer

3M ,
Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Overview

Job Description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: We are currently looking for new Multi -Skilled Maintainers (Electrically biased) to join our Engineering Team based at our manufacturing plant in Newton Aycliffe. Location - Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Salary andshift information - Various shifts available depending on production demands with a totalearning potentialof up to 49k (depending on skills, experience and shift pattern) Working hours - either a x 3 shift pattern over a 5-day week (6am - 2pm / 2pm -10pm / 10pm 6am) or continental 12 hour shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) Key Benefits Include: * 25 days paid annual holiday, rising to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays * Contributory SMART Stakeholder Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution * Life Assurance Scheme 4 x salary * General Employee Stock Purchase Plan providing the opportunity to purchase 3M stock at discounted rates * Discount on 3M products * Employee discount scheme providing preferential rates across major UK retailers and service providers * Reduced subscriptions on various insurance schemes * Employee Assistance Programme * Financial support for further education Overall Mission The 3M Aycliffe plant was established over 50 years ago, now with over 300 flexible and engaged employees we manufacture high quality products in both Occupational Health & Environmental Safety as well as the Vehicle after Market industry. To support exciting developments, in products and manufacturing processers we are now seeking to recruit high calibre multi skilled maintainers Person Profile You will be a time served multi skilled electrical biased craftsman familiar with the maintaining and continuous improvement of high-speed assembly and packaging equipment. Job Responsibilities Responsible for providing Maintenance support to facilitate maximum operational effectiveness of the site's manufacturing equipment and processes in line with the area's safety, quality and cost requirements. Engage in all activities as directed, to achieve safely the assigned area's work schedules in line with the Aycliffe Site expectations Candidates will be required to carry out maintenance and repair, both planned and unplanned, on all automatic assembly machines and processes, ensuring maximum operational effectiveness in line with safety, quality and cost requirements Candidates will also assist in new process implementation and continuous improvement activities. In addition to possessing a relevant time-served apprenticeship, applicants need to be flexible, possess good problem-solving skills and capable of working both as a team and alone in a high-volume manufacturing environment Candidates should have transferable skills from previous experience and employment Knowledge & Skills Proven history of working within a manufacturing maintenance environment with experience of Vision systems (cognex) Allen Bradley PLC's and drives, Pneumatic systems, Staubli robots , Injection Moulding machines and web handling systems. Be able to work as part in a multi-functional team and experience of Continuous improvement teams and SAP would be an advantage * Understanding and compliance of Health and Safety Regulations * Fault diagnosis * Maintenance of high speed production machinery * Conversant with pneumatics and hydraulics * Ability to generate ideas for improved engineering solutions * Understanding and compliance of Health and Safety Regulations * Fault diagnosis * Maintenance of high speed production machinery * Knowledge and use of Rockwell PLCs and Software * Knowledge and use of Cognex Vision systems * Knowledge and use of Servo Drive Control * Knowledge and use of Inverter Drives * Knowledge and use of Ultra Sonic Welding Positions require a willingness to work a reasonable amount of paid overtime as and when required Key Capabilities * Proven technical ability * First class communication skills * Self-motivated and dependable * Problem solving * Decision making * Determination and persistence to achieve objectives * Adaptable to change * Reliable and dependable * Concern for excellence Qualifications * Served a recognised apprenticeship * HNC Electrical / Mechanical Engineering qualification Working at 3M Unleash your potential. Our success depends on the energy of our employees and the high quality of their leadership. Most of all it depends on their continuous improvement. Move forward. From sales to manufacturing tomarketing to engineering, if you're committed to expanding your knowledge and gaining leading-edge skills, this is the place to do it. Professional development at 3M includes excellent training, continuing educational support, mentorship from smart, experienced people and more. Move up - o