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Maintenance Technician

We have an exciting vacancy at Ulster Yarns, our Yarn Supply plant based in Dewsbury for a Maintenance Technician within our Twisting/Finishing process. This role is engineering based and will involve the set-up, maintenance and repair of a range of textile related machinery including Twisting machines to ensure maximum production efficiency.

  • A hands-on practical engineering background working with mechanical production machinery & equipment. You may also be a qualified / time-served apprenticeship, preferably in mechanical related background

  • Quick learner, with the ability to understand how machines operate

  •  Ability to recognise, diagnose and correct faults on a range of machinery & equipment

  •  Technical competence to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings

  •  Manual dexterity to carry out all maintenance activities

  • Communication skills to convey SOPs, fault diagnoses and corrective actions to management, apprentices and colleagues

  • Tenacity to work through problems to final completion and correction

  •  Composure to react in a positive manner in difficult / emergency breakdown scenarios

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Experience working in the textiles industry particularly with twisting and yarn finishing processes, in particular experience of Saurer 241 Twisting and HDB Ring Twisting machinery would be an advantage

  •  Experience working with pneumatic equipment

Other qualities:

  • Flexibility to work the hours required

  • Commitment and enthusiasm to develop within the textiles industry

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and repair machines in line with the planned and preventative maintenance schedule

  • Ensure machine downtime is carefully monitored, managed and reduced as necessary

  •  Proactive and responsive to machine breakdowns to minimise impact on production

  • Diagnose and resolving faults, machine emergencies or unplanned problems in a systematic and logical manner

  • Problem solve one off and recurring issues to implement effective corrective actions

  • Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for each machine

  • Contribute to the development of planned and preventative maintenance schedules

  • Completion of work records for all maintenance activities

  • Identify, request and purchase a range of machine parts, fixture and components. Ensure adequate stock levels of parts are maintained on site to reduce machine downtime.

  • Work as part of a project team on the installation of new machinery

  • Supervise, train and develop apprentice technicians and other colleagues

  •  To always maintain a safe working environment through excellent housekeeping, reporting all safety and maintenance issues to the Manager

  • Be an active member of the team and treat all team members with respect

  • Carry out all duties in line with standard operating procedures and training in a safe and efficient manner.

If you would like to join the team, send your tailored CV by email to [email protected]

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