Mould Maintenance Technician

Mould Maintenance Technician - BanburyHours of work: Vary between 23 and 57.5 hours per week, averaging 40.25 hours per week over a 14-day period.

Join a leading global manufacturer in Banbury as a Mould Maintenance Technician, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the plant. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement, high-quality standards, and a positive work environment.

Main Purpose of the Job:

As a Mould Maintenance Technician, you will provide multi-skilled technical support to maintain the plant's operational effectiveness. This includes troubleshooting, maintenance, and working collaboratively with your team to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Breakdown & Quality Support: Respond to breakdowns and quality issues, using your diagnostic skills to quickly and effectively resolve problems.
• Equipment Monitoring: Programme and monitor plant equipment to ensure maximum throughput while maintaining quality standards.
• Planned Maintenance: Carry out maintenance in line with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) processes.
• Collaboration: Work within the shift team to meet daily priorities and contribute to long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Always adhere to safety, environmental, and quality policies and report any issues or concerns.
• Escalation & Problem Solving: Take appropriate escalation actions when necessary and use technical skills to improve plant performance.
• Customer Relations: Project a professional image to customers and visitors.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:

• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Report accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in risk assessments and comply with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Support emergency actions and adhere to 5S processes.

Quality & Timing:

• Participate in quality checks and report any recurring quality issues.
• Make timely quality decisions considering risks to production.
• Work within internal systems like MAFACT to ensure efficient operations.

Cost & Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to cost-saving projects and identify areas for improvement in equipment, processes, and performance.
• Help reduce downtime and improve plant availability.
• Use resources efficiently, including consumables.

Motivation & Teamwork:

• Participate in training, development, and the company's suggestion scheme.
• Promote good teamwork and support colleagues in adhering to company principles.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards safety and continuous improvement.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional, approachable, and strong communicator.
• Organised, methodical, and flexible in response to changing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Results-driven with attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.

Skills & Experience:

• Formal apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within injection moulding.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with robotic systems (Kuka, ABB) and PLC work is highly desirable.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Access, etc.) and good analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across all departments.
• Manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Full training on company-specific processes, including MAFACT.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
• A safe, supportive, and compliant working environment.

If you are a motivated, skilled maintenance professional looking to join a global manufacturer in Banbury, apply today to be part of a team dedicated to excellence!