Maintenance Technician

Company Name ASTEMO UK, LTD. Job Family:
Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

Ready to contribute to the future of automotive industry? As part of Astemo focusing on world-leading advanced mobility solutions within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. Together, we contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy our customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems.

Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Let’s make the world a brighter place, become a part of the team and join our Bolton plant now as:

The role of the Maintenance Technician is to be responsible for ensuring that Production line layouts and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical, robotic equipment and software fault finding/programming.

• Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high-volume PLC controlled production equipment.
• Planning and performing equipment preventative maintenance.
• Improvement and modification of assembly/ test equipment and transfer systems.
• Service and maintenance of electrical and mechanical site services/plant.
• Supporting the installation of new equipment.

• Ideally ONC/HNC with at least City & Guilds 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical / Electrical, With NVQ 2 & 3. Time Served Apprenticeship.
• Significant experience (2+ years) within high volume manufacturing.
• Proven experience on Repair, Maintenance and Process Improvement.
• Experience in Fitting, Fabrication and Machining would be an advantage.
• Ideally experienced in maintenance and fault finding PLC controlled and robotic high volume equipment.
• Experience of maintaining and fault finding hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
• Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting equipment drawings/manuals.
• Work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Self-supervising whilst working closely with production teams.
• Ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in written form.
• Pro-actively identifies and suggests improvements based on findings of preventative maintenance and fault finding.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with logical approach to diagnosing equipment faults and problem solving.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Understanding of Health and Safety, and safe engineering work practices.

You may, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

At Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission.

Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles, and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.

At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry.

As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry.

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