Plant Maintenance Fitter; m​/f

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Plant Maintenance Fitter at 3M Bangor, Northern Ireland, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. The Maintenance fitter will be responsible for both maintaining and improving manufacturing production operation equipment, aligned with EHS, Quality, service and cost. Working as part of a shift team on a site operating 24/5.

• Providing plant wide support for both reactive and proactive mechanical repairs and improvements
• Manufacturing equipment Fault finding
• Equipment Reliability improvement project work
• Preventative Maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facilities
• Ensuring we have critical spares available for our equipment
• Assist with Energy consumption reduction projects
• Assist Multi-Skilled shift technician as part of a team
• Be prepared to work to a shift pattern and cover any holidays, sickness or extra production

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• This person will need to be time served in a mechanical discipline, preferably in manufacturing facility (HNC, City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent)
• Preferably knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology
• Proven experience in team working
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to a high EHS standard: 3M has a Proud EHS history, and we are constantly trying to improve our safety performance

Additional knowledge that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience with chemical handling equipment and ATEX regulations
• Experience in the paper manufacturing industry

• Location:
  
  3M Bangor Plant in Northern Ireland, 100% on site
• Full time role
• Working pattern:
  Shift 24/5
• Remuneration details
  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Professional development and training opportunities

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. Max will also be your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her.

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Safety is a core value  employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.

Please note:

your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by:
1) uploading a resume, or
2) entering the information into the application fields directly.