Mechanical Technician

My client designs and develops unique foil closures, and build cutting edge machinery that delivers, applies, and seals them to all manner of products. For a century my client has built a trusted reputation for providing innovative and creative sealing solutions to the biggest brands in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.

The Role

• My client is recruiting for a highly skilled Mechanical Technician within the Production Team. This is a hands on role for a multi-skilled technician.
  
  Key Duties and Skills
  
  
• Carry out set up, testing and commissioning of machines for pre-delivery factory acceptance test
  
  
• Mechanical fitting of bespoke machinery
  
  
• Ability to assemble from Technical/Engineering drawings
  
  
• Understanding of Pneumatics and automation systems
  
  
• Installation of Motors, Gearboxes, Belts, Bearings, complex assemblies etc
  
  
• Use of various hand and power tools
  
  
• Machine tool exposure
  
  
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations
  
  
• Competent IT Skills
  
  
• Carry out any additional tasks as required from time to time, provided they are within the competence of the postholder.
  
  
• Assist the Commercial team in customer demonstrations, product trials, technical support, customer visits and at exhibitions as required. This is unlikely – would remove.
  
  
• Support the Production Team Leader with the training of the Mechanical Fitting team
  
  
• Support the ongoing development and review of SOPs
  
  
• Possibly include Fault finding and diagnosis, troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical faults in bespoke machinery to ensure rapid resolution.
  
  Essential
  
  
• Excellent Mechanical Engineering skills and experience
  
  
• Experience of commissioning machines for pre-delivery
  
  
• Mechanical fitting experience with bespoke machinery
  
  
• Engineering qualifications / Apprenticeship served
  
  
• Machining skills; such as turning and milling