Maintenance Technician
4 days ago
Congleton
Maintenance Technician - Congleton On behalf of our client, a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team in Congleton. Reporting to the Value Stream Leader, this role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment within a dedicated production cell. The role plays a key part in ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Set up, run and monitor semi-automated and fully automated plant and machinery in a manufacturing cell., • Diagnose equipment faults and perform corrective actions to minimise downtime., • Record all stoppages and breakdowns using correct reason codes within the Smart Factory system., • Carry out maintenance activities alongside the maintenance team in line with planned maintenance schedules., • Control manufacturing processes to support high-volume production requirements., • Identify, address, and resolve manufacturing and quality issues through effective problem-solving., • Provide support to material handlers to ensure smooth running of the manufacturing cell., • Maintain safe working practices, escalating any safety concerns within the production area., • Assist in the suggestion, development, and implementation of continuous improvement activities. Skills & Experience • Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment., • Strong technical problem-solving skills and fault-finding ability., • Understanding of lean principles, continuous improvement, and quality processes., • Ability to work safely, efficiently and to production targets., • Experience logging production data into manufacturing systems desirable. Qualifications Essential • Recognised engineering, technical apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Desirable • Experience in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment., • Experience working within ISO9001 / AS9100 compliant systems. Package & Benefits • £20.50 p/h - (Time + ¼ on late Shift), • Early (06:00 - 14:30) and Late (14:00 - 22:30) fortnightly rotating shift., • Willingness for Night shifts in the future., • Company pension scheme, • Life assurance, • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (equivalent to 5 weeks), • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free on-site parking, • Opportunities for skills development