Plant Mechanics

Role Summary

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Our client, Michael F. Quirke & Sons Unlimited Company, based in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Killorglin, Co. Kerry.

Responsibilities

General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience

• To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in plant, construction and related activities
• To ensure that all plant machinery is operating efficiently and safely, to minimize downtime, and to support the overall productivity of the plant
• To perform regular maintenance checks on plant machinery, including mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
• To conduct preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and minimize breakdowns.
• To lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good working condition.
• To identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in plant equipment and diagnose problems accurately.
• To repair or replace faulty parts, ensuring that all machinery is returned to full operational capacity in a timely manner.
• To perform both scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• To ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• To maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on plant equipment.
• Essential knowledge includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the ability to diagnose and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth plant operations
• Essential knowledge includes strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
• Essential skills include application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation, performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery, and monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment
• Candidates must be competent to assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades
• Candidates must be competent to monitor stock levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and order parts and supplies as needed
• A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory

2-3 years’ of proven relevant experience as a Plant Mechanic is required.

Annual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour

Work Location: Michael F. Quirke & Sons Unlimited Company, Rangue, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, V93 XA31.

Number of hours work each week: 39

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to info@crewitresourcing.com or call 019020688 to enquire for more details.

Requirements

2-3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required. Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential. There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.

Location

Michael F. Quirke & Sons Unlimited Company, Rangue, Killorglin, Co. Kerry V93 XA31 - Ireland