Maintenance Technician - Co. Wexford

Maintenance Technician - Co. Wexford

About the Role:

Join our dynamic maintenance team where each day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities through proactive preventative maintenance and timely response to breakdowns. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse and fast-paced environment while advancing your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular maintenance on existing systems and develop maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct diagnosis, calibration, and repair of plant, equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, mechanical circuits, and all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine and on-the-spot tests of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain safety standards and protocols.
• Prepare cost analysis reports for machinery maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
• Provide training to junior technicians as needed.
• Track usage of tools and parts, and reorder items as required.
• Execute preventative and unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis for maintenance issues.
• Document all maintenance activities, including faults, breakdowns, and recommendations.
• Participate in project work and ensure availability of electrical and mechanical spares.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify issues accurately.
• Leadership skills to guide and support team members.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with all departments.
• Proficiency in interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Fluency in English.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Trade qualification as a fitter (mechanical or electrical).
• Understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, and automation.
• Experience in production maintenance.