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Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician to join our well-established client in Pentwyn, Cardiff.

Employment: Permanent
Salary: Up to £28.9K, but could go higher for an exceptional candidate
Working: Monday to Friday, with start/finish times and shifts to be discussed during interview (no night shift working)

Role objective: The main function of this role is to supply first line response to manufacturing equipment breakdowns and provide engineering support/ solutions to improve OEE.

Key responsibilities:

• To provide first-line response for manufacturing equipment breakdowns
• General maintenance and repair of all plant and machinery (both electrical and mechanical) including PLCs, vision systems, chain drivers, scissor lifts, Fanuc/Universal/Yamaha robots, and belt conveyors
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance of all equipment and machinery
• Carry out equipment change overs / putty changes / oil changes etc.
• To carry out projects and installation work as required

Education, knowledge, skills and experience required:

• ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical engineering
• Demonstrate flexibility in all areas of mechanical, electrical, and general work
• Read electrical technical drawings
• Excellent electrical problem-solving skills
• Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC programming knowledge would be advantageous
• Fanuc, Yamaha, and Universal robot experience
• Should be practically minded and capable of making own decisions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Must possess a fundamental understanding of the Health & Safety requirements of a technician
• Forklift truck and IPAF (MEWP) licenses would be advantageous
• Experience of isolation procedures would be beneficial; however, training will be provided

Additional specifications/comments:

• Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• High degree of flexibility relating to working hours
• Self-motivated
• Experience of Presses and welding machines would be desirable
• May be required on occasions to work at height or within enclosed spaces
• Must be able to demonstrate you are a team player

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.