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Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for an experienced, Production Engineer on a permanent basis.
Duties & Responsibilities are as follows:
* Carrying out repairs to Automated production lines
* Perform planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the maintenance program.
* Ensure planned maintenance is scheduled and has the least amount of impact on production time as possible
* Keep a suitable range of spares in stock to cover most breakdowns
* Ensure suitable external contractor engineers are on hand to help as required
* Perform a daily walk round to ensure all machines have been set and are running correctly
* Ensure all SOPS (Standard Operating Procedures) are carried out to standard
* Maintain and keep up to date all equipment log books and record machine maintenance
* Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure Corrective and Preventative Action training is completed fully and promptly
* Strive for continuous improvement across the plant
* Operate machines in Manufacturing and Packing areas
* Ensure all tooling and change parts are stored in the correct manner to prevent deterioration and / or damage
* Inspect and polish tooling ready for the next production run so they are ready when required
* Advise when tooling and change parts becoming overly worn and require replacing
* Keep records and logs of tooling
* Ensure Tools are in good condition and well maintained
Essential Skills / Qualifications
Experience and qualified mechanically biased engineer
Self Motivated
Polite, professional and personable manner.
Accuracy and Diligence
Team-worker
Desirable Skills / Qualifications
Engineering/ Maintenance qualification
GCSE's in English and Maths, above a grade C