Plant Floor Engineer Job Description
Principle purpose of the job:
To provide a pro-active approach to the prevention of equipment failure and ensuring the schedule PM is carried out as planned.. Ensuring Quality, waste and efficiency targets are met by working as an integral part of the manufacturing team. Following all Health & Safety procedures at all times.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
- Carry out work assignments issued by Lead engineer and maximize effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
- Demonstrate a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support (teams of) operators.
- Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
- Perform preventive maintenance; assembly, replacing and / or set of components using various (hand) tools);
- Ensure that all Work Orders, PM’s issued to the shift are completed.
- Complete all necessary paper work.
- Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the equipment and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
- Carry out the assigned activities to meet operational targets; working with other functions to ensure mutual objectives are met.
- Compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations (e.g. attendance, quality, safety, GMP’s, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
- Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
- Order spare parts as required on shift if unavailable from stock and contact contractors/suppliers as required in order to resolve problems on shift.
- Ensure all parts removed from stores while on shift are booked out of stores in the correct way
- Able to contract external companies for information or technical help in order to solve problems/order spare parts, etc.
- Where necessary, must initiate the purchase of parts or equipment completing the relevant order requisition forms with relevant information., handing them into the Lead engineer or Engineering Stores Administrator for processing
- Provide the Lead Engineer with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift,, related quality issue, work orders completed, PM’s completed and other details as required.
- Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow-up.
- Ensure remedial works to equipment raised by work order or PM’s are highlighted to the Lead engineer. .
- Advise teams (of Operators) on a continuous basis with regard to simple maintenance and/or continuous improvement.
Work closely with Production teams (Leads and operators and shift supervisors).
Work under supervision of Lead Engineer.
Also Liaise with QA, Logistics and Warehouse as required.
Ensure that handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information with shift engineers. This should be carried out in the plant.
Request/give information from/to Lead Engineer..
Capable of instructing un-skilled/semi-skilled people in simple operations of equipment and set up of machinery (on going).
Use of power tools, drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, presses, electrical and TIG welding, use of electrical equipment to determine the cause of electrical related breakdown.
Use of ladders, steps, walkways.
May have to work with hot equipment using suitable safe systems of work and/or PPE.
Occasionally will be required to operate FLT’s to handle parts/equipment.
Reports to Lead Engineers. Make decisions which can effect safety/safe operation of equipment in conjunction with Shift supervisors/leads/hygiene/operators.
Environment:Primarily based on the shop floor in all production areas and engineering workshop. Also work may involve working outside or on roof area, stairwells, ducts, plant rooms, office areas and warehouse.
May have to work in warm, humid, cold or wet environments for short periods of time.
May have to work exposed to weather occasionally using suitable protective equipment/PPE.
Occasionally may have to work in confined spaces ensuring permit procedures are adhered to.
Plant Floor Engineer Job Requirements
- Previous food processing industry experience highly desirable
- Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications/ MBO 3 level regarding mechanical and electrical work.
- 5-8 Years experience of working in an automated production environment.
- A good standard of both written and oral English, German or Dutch
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Basic Health & Safety
- Data and analytical skills
- Computer literate. (word/excel/windows based packages)
- Desirable skills :- PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature control ,instrumentation.
Plant Floor Engineer Application Information
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Plant Floor Engineer Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Electrical Engineering
Healthcare Science
Mechanical Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Field Service
Food Engineering
Manufacturing
Other
Testing
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
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| Experience: |
10 - 15 years
2 - 5 years
5 - 10 Years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
German
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| Job Location: |
Roermond, Netherlands |
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