Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Service and Repair Technician to work on the behalf of one of our reputable clients based in Portsmouth. This is a 3 month contract, with possibility of extension.

PURPOSE OF JOB
Support, maintain and improve production equipment to maximise manufacturing availability.
Candidate required for maintenance on manufacturing machines. Experience in environment preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain production equipment to ensure maximum uptime target of ?95 availability.
To promptly identify root cause of equipment failure and implement subsequent repair.
To manage an existing Planned Maintenance system, perform tasks to predetermined schedule, identifying potential operator owned tasks to sustain process uptime & maximise capacity.
To manage PM system & calibration of production ATE systems.
To manage gas regulator servicing and repair.
To identify & ensure sufficient spares are available to provide adequate response time regarding component failure.
To specify and implement improvements to the production process or equipment to achieve cost, productivity, or quality benefits.
To ensure process, equipment and ergonomic risk assessments are completed where necessary.
Ensuring timely completion of HSE actions.
To write technical documents to define procedures, including cell maintenance instructions including defining of TPM schedules.
To liaise with identified external partners/vendors regarding technical aspects of production equipment and spares.
To design or detail necessary jigs and fixtures.
Ensuring timely completion of Kaizen ideas.
Portsmouth – Travel for training / supplier visits only, as required.
Internal

• Supervisors and Team leaders
• Manufacturing / Quality Engineers

External

• Vendors regarding technical information, spares & repairs
• Tool-makers regarding spares

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Literacy and Numeracy
• A broad range of qualifications may be acceptable however, it is envisaged that there should be a sound Engineering background with a demonstrable ability, ideally supported by a recognised Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship. An ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• Computer literate – experience with MS Office.
• Electrical installation qualification to a Minimum of 17th Edition desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a medium to high volume production environment will be required.
• Practical experience with a hands-on and methodical approach to mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis/analysis with the ability to use diagnostic tools/equipment.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers both on technical matters and general levels
• Proven working knowledge of assembly automation including diagnosing pneumatic system logic
• Previous experience of installation/testing, & fault finding of electrical systems and Experience of PLC program and control system interrogation would be advantageous.
• Behavioural Competencies Required (e.g. organisational skills, ability to lead a team, etc.)
• Essential to be a team player.
• Ability to gain assistance from fellow employees
• Organisational skills required.
• Open minded / flexible / adaptable.
• Good timekeeper / reliable.
• Proactive.
• Proactive in HSE.
• Can write and speak English.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply below or contact Caitlin for more information.
01935 403243 or Caitlin.coxmorson.com