Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF)

About the role

Dawn Meats Rathdowney is recruiting a Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) to provide technical and problem-solving support for its plant and maintenance teams. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based at the primary production plant in Rathdowney, Co. Laois. It is a permanent, full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Support and execute plant-specific maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals and overall maintenance performance.
• Assist production so that schedules are met and issues are resolved promptly.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with relevant standards.
• Carry out work orders safely and in line with company procedures.
• Upload completed job details to a handheld mobile field device.
• Build in-depth knowledge of all site mechanical equipment and complete all paperwork.
• Follow site health and safety rules and regulations and complete training and SOP reviews on compliance.

Required profile

• Time-served MAMF with a minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience.
• Experience with machines and process equipment, controls and automation, and with electrical and mechanical installations, maintenance and refrigeration systems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexible approach to shift work, overtime and on-call duties.