Mechanical Shift Technician

Job Details

Position Job Title: Shift Mechanical Technician

BG and BU: Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa (AFEMEA) / Meat, Fresh, Dairy & SA

Function: Engineering

Location: AF Swansea

Line Manager’s Job Title: Engineering Manager

Advertising Legal Entity: Amcor Flexibles Swansea

Contract Length: Permanent Contract

Job Purpose

To ensure that all machinery is effectively maintained and repaired in the event of an unscheduled breakdown. Also, to carry out any installation work as required.

Principal Accountabilities

• Work in all areas on breakdown of machinery as requested by Mechanical Team Lead or Shift Operations Manager.
• Ensure breakdowns are dealt with in a timely manner.
• To carry out planned maintenance as per the planned maintenance schedule.
• Ensure administrative data such as e-logbooks, stores requisitions or information requested by Mechanical Team Lead are completed.
• Work with Engineers / Contractors on projects as requested.
• Identify, and recommend areas for improvement.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment as required.
• Assist with identifying obsolete parts.
• Share expertise and knowledge with other team members as requested by Mechanical Team Lead.
• Assist with ensuing safety and accident statistics within the department remain at an acceptable level – target zero.
• Ensure ‘Temporary fixes’ on machinery are highlighted to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure project work assigned is completed as per the project plan.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 12 hour shift pattern 7 days / week
• Time served craftsman, with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience
• Multi-skilled Mechanical / Electrical (with Mechanical bias) would be an advantage
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Team orientated
• Flexible with the ability to change track according to differing priorities
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment (technical background)
• Good communication skills with ability to converse professionally with people at all levels of the business
• Good general level of education preferably to HNC/HND level and above
• Understanding of plant utility equipment and machinery.
• Understanding of production, quality, and hygiene systems
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong IT skills with focus on Microsoft office applications
• Willing to attend relevant training courses required for role.

About Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa (AFEMEA)

Amcor Limited (ASX: AMC; www.amcor.com) is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, focusing on a broad range of flexible and rigid plastic packaging that enhances the products consumers use in everyday life, with 95 percent of its sales into the food, beverage, healthcare and tobacco industries. The company employs more than 31,000 people worldwide, operating in 40-plus countries and across more than 190 sites.

With 55 plants in 18 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA), a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award-winning approach towards sustainability makes AFEMEA the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions.

Pay: £50,972.18 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you a time served craftsman?

Experience:

• manufacturing : 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person