AddressJob Description: Preventative Maintenance Specialist
Company: SPC (Specialty Powder Coating)
Location: [Pakenham ]
Position:Preventative Maintenance Specialist
About Us: SPC is a leading powder coating operation dedicated to delivering high-quality finishes and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and maintaining the highest standards in our industry.
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and mechanically adept Preventative Maintenance Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and upkeep of our equipment, including sandblasting machines and various fabrication tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in steel fabrication, welding, and mechanical maintenance, with a keen eye for detail and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Preventative Maintenance on all equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- Conduct steel fabrication and welding tasks, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Maintain and repair sandblasting equipment, including stripping, repairing, and reassembling components.
- Identify and address safety and structural issues, particularly with overhead railings and other critical systems.
- Design and create hanging jigs and other necessary equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules, continuously improving processes and setups.
- Perform running repairs and troubleshooting as needed to minimize downtime.
- Engage in various duties, including cleaning and repainting equipment, to maintain a pristine work environment.
- Collaborate with the team to support ongoing operations and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in steel fabrication and welding.
- Strong mechanical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery.
- Experience with fitting and turning is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair sandblasting equipment.
- Keen attention to detail, particularly in identifying safety and structural issues.
- Innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and follow maintenance schedules, as well as set up new systems from scratch.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to engage in various tasks, including cleaning and equipment repainting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ideal Candidate Persona:
- Mechanical Whizz: Someone with an exceptional mechanical aptitude, capable of diagnosing and fixing a wide range of issues.
- Detail-Oriented: A meticulous individual who can spot safety hazards and structural weaknesses before they become problems.
- Innovative Thinker: Creative and forward-thinking, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and equipment setups.
- Hands-On Leader: Willing to get their hands dirty and lead by example, supporting the team in all aspects of the operation.
- Safety Conscious: Prioritizes safety in every task, ensuring a secure and compliant workplace.
- Multi-Tasker: Able to juggle various responsibilities, from maintenance to fabrication to cleaning, with ease.
Suitable Backgrounds:
- Maintenance Technicians: With experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
- Fabricators/Welders: Skilled in steel fabrication and welding.
- Mechanical Engineers: Particularly those with hands-on experience in machinery maintenance and repair.
- Fitter and Turners: With a solid understanding of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
- Equipment Maintenance Specialists: Experienced in maintaining and repairing specialized equipment, such as sandblasting machines.
