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SalaryPhilmac was established in 1929 by a talented engineer Mac Phillips and has been operating for over 90 years. We are the leading global innovator for the connection and control of water and energy. With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks of plastic pipe and fitting manufacturers with over 16,000 employees and 80 manufacturing sites across the globe.
We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we at Aliaxis stand for:
- We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast,
- We Care for the environment, our customers and each other,
- We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Fitter who can hit the ground running to join our afternoon shift team at North Plympton. This is a rewarding opportunity with excellent working conditions, where we will provide everything you need to get the job done, including all tools of the trade. You will join a team of experienced trades people and apprentices and can bring your expertise and a new set of eyes to the team.
Your role will entail the repair and maintenance of our plant and equipment, attending to breakdowns, monitoring, and actioning work requests and ensuring all relevant documentation is recorded appropriately. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a maintenance role, hydraulic/pneumatic systems and ideally knowledge or experience with injection moulding equipment. You will also be proficient in the use of maintenance management systems, preferably MEX. We are looking for a fast learner, someone who is flexible, adaptable and a strong team player with excellent time management skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertake repairs and maintenance of plant and equipment to ensure production schedules are met.
- Monitor MEX work requests and undertake works in order of priority.
- Attend to any breakdowns as required.
- Monitor MEX/MATTEC machine service schedules and undertake services.
- Maintain stock of critical machines and process spares.
- Ensure urgent issues are communicated to the Engineering Services Supervisor.
- Report all potential hazards and incidents using our systems.
- Hold a trade qualification in Fitting.
- Demonstrated experience in a maintenance role.
- Post-trade certificate and experience in hydraulics & pneumatics.
- Demonstrated experience in CMMS (preferably MEX).
- Thorough knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems.
- Significant knowledge of Injection Moulding Equipment and associated equipment.
- Sound decision making and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Flexible, adaptable and customer focussed.
- We Dare, We Care, We Deliver!
- A clean and tidy work environment.
- A safe work environment with a strong focus on “Go for Zero”
- The opportunity to work overtime if needed.
- A rewarding opportunity with career progression.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Time off over Christmas!
- Be a part of our Philmac social club!
