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Caterpillar, Inc. Maintenance Support Technician in Skinningrove, United Kingdom

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Business Unit:

Caterpillar Skinningrove Ltd.

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Description:

Caterpillar Skinningrove Ltd. operates on a 24/7 basis. The Maintenance Technician will be available respond to day to day issues within the facility and to complete PPMs as appropriate on their designated shift.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule, carrying out planned maintenance as required

  • Respond to machine breakdowns in a timely manner

  • Manage all PPM and breakdowns in Agility system, reporting updates as required

  • Installation of plant equipment as required

  • Fault finding on electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits

  • Develop and maintain the facility availability and uptime using fault analysis through pareto analysis and condition monitoring

  • Route cause machine failure and implement corrective actions across multiple disciplines

  • Provide expertise for troubleshooting and assistance to other issues

  • Ensure deliverables meet all quality and compliance standards

  • Participate in identifying areas of continuous improvement, focussing on cost and velocity and implementing necessary changes where appropriate

  • Manage specific projects within the areas of responsibility

  • Machine calibration as required

  • Work closely with Operations team to identify areas of concern and equipment availability

  • Maintain detailed shift handover that ensures smooth transition between shifts

  • Work at heights using relevant safety equipment and PPE

  • Use measuring equipment including insulation meters, verniers, micro meters, multi meters and power supplies

  • Use of lifting equipment

  • Liaise with external suppliers, buyers and service providers, working off site on their premises as required

  • Maintain a pro-active approach to health and safety

  • Any other reasonable duties as required by Management

Required Characteristics

  • Proactive approach, with bias for action

  • Health and Safety minded at all times

  • Seeks to continually improve and acts as a positive change agent

  • Demonstrates mutual respect

  • Acts with a sense of urgency

  • Communicates well (verbally and written)

  • Demonstrable organisational skills

Qualifications/Training Required:

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Time served Maintenance Apprentice

  • Latest I.E.E 17th/18th Edition preferable

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

  • Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role with electrical bias in a busy manufacturing environment essential

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical/mechanical schematics and PLC ladder listings

  • Ability to operate PLC, Electrical/Electronic & CNC systems, fault finding & diagnostics

  • Ability to use a range of power and hand tools

  • Knowledge and proficient use of IT systems

Desired Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

  • Hydraulic and mechanical experience

  • Experience of ABB Robots

  • Truck driving licence (reach, counter balance, Jib)

Shift pattern:

24/7 shift rotation, with pattern of working hours being 2 x 12 hour day shift (06:50 - 19:00), followed by 2 x 12 hour nightshift (18:50 - 07:00) followed by 4 days off.

Benefits:

291.75 hours per annum entitlement for holidays in total, Gainshare bonus scheme, Shift Premium, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking.

Posting Dates:

November 12, 2024 - November 25, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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